Central and Western Asia vs Syrian Arab Republic: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Central and Western Asia
158,025
in 2030
Syrian Arab Republic
21,289
in 2030
Central and Western Asia rank
57th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
55th

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

  • Central and Western Asia
  • Syrian Arab Republic
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How they compare

Central and Western Asia currently reports 158,025 against 21,289 in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 136,736.

That makes Central and Western Asia's figure about 7.4 times Syrian Arab Republic's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Central and Western Asia has been ahead every year.

Central and Western Asia ranks 57th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 55th of 91 groups.

Central and Western Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central and Western Asia Syrian Arab Republic Difference Ahead
1990s 89,863 8,012 81,851 Central and Western Asia
2000s 107,718 11,643 96,075 Central and Western Asia
2010s 128,335 12,892 115,442 Central and Western Asia
2020s 147,616 17,578 130,038 Central and Western Asia
2030s 158,025 21,289 136,736 Central and Western Asia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Central and Western Asia or Syrian Arab Republic?
Central and Western Asia, at 158,025 against 21,289 in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Central and Western Asia and Syrian Arab Republic?
136,736, with Central and Western Asia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central and Western Asia and Syrian Arab Republic?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Central and Western Asia and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Central and Western Asia ranks 57th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 55th 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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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.