Central Africa vs Sri Lanka: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) over time
- Central Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Central Africa currently reports 143,297 against 18,964 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 124,333.
That makes Central Africa's figure about 7.6 times Sri Lanka's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, Central Africa has been ahead every year.
Central Africa ranks 60th and Sri Lanka ranks 58th of 91 groups.
Central Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,101 | 12,314 | 33,786 | Central Africa |
| 2000s | 62,539 | 14,882 | 47,656 | Central Africa |
| 2010s | 86,385 | 16,298 | 70,087 | Central Africa |
| 2020s | 119,883 | 18,083 | 101,800 | Central Africa |
| 2030s | 143,297 | 18,964 | 124,333 | Central Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Central Africa or Sri Lanka?
- Central Africa, at 143,297 against 18,964 in Sri Lanka as of 2030.
- What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Central Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 124,333, with Central Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Central Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Central Africa ranks 60th and Sri Lanka ranks 58th of 91 groups.
- 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
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.