Côte d'Ivoire vs Western Africa: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Côte d'Ivoire
22,651
in 2030
Western Africa
320,269
in 2030
Côte d'Ivoire rank
51st
Western Africa rank
48th

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

  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Western Africa
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How they compare

Western Africa currently reports 320,269 against 22,651 in Côte d'Ivoire, a difference of 297,618.

That makes Western Africa's figure about 14.1 times Côte d'Ivoire's.

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

Côte d'Ivoire ranks 51st and Western Africa ranks 48th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Côte d'Ivoire Western Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 7,793 115,356 107,563 Western Africa
2000s 10,706 153,739 143,033 Western Africa
2010s 14,421 204,072 189,651 Western Africa
2020s 19,232 273,858 254,625 Western Africa
2030s 22,651 320,269 297,618 Western Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Côte d'Ivoire or Western Africa?
Western Africa, at 320,269 against 22,651 in Côte d'Ivoire as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Côte d'Ivoire and Western Africa?
297,618, with Western Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Côte d'Ivoire and Western Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Côte d'Ivoire and Western Africa rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 51st and Western Africa ranks 48th 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.