Canada vs European Union 28: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Canada
35,670
in 2030
European Union 28
446,944
in 2030
Canada rank
34th
European Union 28 rank
33rd

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

  • Canada
  • European Union 28
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How they compare

European Union 28 currently reports 446,944 against 35,670 in Canada, a difference of 411,274.

That makes European Union 28's figure about 12.5 times Canada's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, European Union 28 has been ahead every year.

Canada ranks 34th and European Union 28 ranks 33rd of 188 countries.

European Union 28 has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada European Union 28 Difference Ahead
1990s 23,318 395,252 371,934 European Union 28
2000s 26,540 414,918 388,378 European Union 28
2010s 30,051 431,004 400,953 European Union 28
2020s 33,814 443,062 409,248 European Union 28
2030s 35,670 446,944 411,274 European Union 28

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Canada or European Union 28?
European Union 28, at 446,944 against 35,670 in Canada as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Canada and European Union 28?
411,274, with European Union 28 ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and European Union 28?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Canada and European Union 28 rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Canada ranks 34th and European Union 28 ranks 33rd 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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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.