How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Ireland?

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.

Congo vs Ireland: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Congo

4,543

in 2030

Ireland

4,626

in 2030

Congo rank

121st

Ireland rank

119th

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

Congo
Ireland

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 4,626 against 4,543 in Congo, a difference of 83.

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

Congo ranks 121st and Ireland ranks 119th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Congo	Ireland	Difference	Ahead
1990s	1,530	2,729	1,200	Ireland
2000s	2,155	3,285	1,129	Ireland
2010s	2,947	3,714	767.11	Ireland
2020s	3,853	4,296	442.32	Ireland
2030s	4,543	4,626	83.21	Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Congo or Ireland?: Ireland, at 4,626 against 4,543 in Congo as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Congo and Ireland?: 83, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Ireland?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Congo and Ireland rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?: Congo ranks 121st and Ireland ranks 119th 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.