How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and MENA?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

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.

Canada vs MENA: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Canada

35,670

in 2030

MENA

441,898

in 2030

Canada rank

34th

MENA rank

34th

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

Canada
MENA

How they compare

MENA currently reports 441,898 against 35,670 in Canada, a difference of 406,228.

That makes MENA's figure about 12.4 times Canada's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, MENA has been ahead every year.

Canada ranks 34th and MENA ranks 34th of 188 countries.

MENA has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Canada	MENA	Difference	Ahead
1990s	23,318	178,359	155,041	MENA
2000s	26,540	246,943	220,403	MENA
2010s	30,051	319,021	288,970	MENA
2020s	33,814	393,561	359,747	MENA
2030s	35,670	441,898	406,228	MENA

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Canada or MENA?: MENA, at 441,898 against 35,670 in Canada as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Canada and MENA?: 406,228, with MENA ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and MENA?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Canada and MENA rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?: Canada ranks 34th and MENA ranks 34th 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: 05 September 2026

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.