Cameroon vs Syrian Arab Republic: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Cameroon
20,440
in 2030
Syrian Arab Republic
21,289
in 2030
Cameroon rank
56th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
55th

Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Cameroon
  • Syrian Arab Republic
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How they compare

Syrian Arab Republic currently reports 21,289 against 20,440 in Cameroon, a difference of 849.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Syrian Arab Republic ahead.

Cameroon ranks 56th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 55th of 188 countries.

Syrian Arab Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Syrian Arab Republic Difference Ahead
1990s 6,993 8,012 1,019 Syrian Arab Republic
2000s 9,437 11,643 2,206 Syrian Arab Republic
2010s 12,761 12,892 131.18 Syrian Arab Republic
2020s 17,372 17,578 206.49 Syrian Arab Republic
2030s 20,440 21,289 848.6 Syrian Arab Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Cameroon or Syrian Arab Republic?
Syrian Arab Republic, at 21,289 against 20,440 in Cameroon as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Cameroon and Syrian Arab Republic?
849, with Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Syrian Arab Republic?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Cameroon and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Cameroon ranks 56th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 55th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.