Colombia vs Republic of Korea: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Colombia
45,238
in 2030
Republic of Korea
46,871
in 2030
Colombia rank
27th
Republic of Korea rank
26th

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

  • Colombia
  • Republic of Korea
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How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 46,871 against 45,238 in Colombia, a difference of 1,633.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.

Colombia ranks 27th and Republic of Korea ranks 26th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
1990s 23,251 34,698 11,447 Republic of Korea
2000s 29,065 38,542 9,478 Republic of Korea
2010s 35,374 43,392 8,018 Republic of Korea
2020s 42,348 46,268 3,921 Republic of Korea
2030s 45,238 46,871 1,633 Republic of Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Colombia or Republic of Korea?
Republic of Korea, at 46,871 against 45,238 in Colombia as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Colombia and Republic of Korea?
1,633, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Republic of Korea?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Colombia and Republic of Korea rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Colombia ranks 27th and Republic of Korea ranks 26th 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.