Ecuador vs Zambia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Ecuador
14,957
in 2030
Zambia
15,306
in 2030
Ecuador rank
68th
Zambia rank
67th

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

  • Ecuador
  • Zambia
5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k15.0k199020102030

How they compare

Zambia currently reports 15,306 against 14,957 in Ecuador, a difference of 349.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Ecuador ahead.

Ecuador ranks 68th and Zambia ranks 67th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Ecuador averaged higher in 4 and Zambia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ecuador Zambia Difference Ahead
1990s 7,209 4,512 2,697 Ecuador
2000s 9,127 6,142 2,985 Ecuador
2010s 11,458 8,883 2,576 Ecuador
2020s 13,821 12,748 1,073 Ecuador
2030s 14,957 15,306 349.5 Zambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Ecuador or Zambia?
Zambia, at 15,306 against 14,957 in Ecuador as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Ecuador and Zambia?
349, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Zambia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ecuador and Zambia rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Ecuador ranks 68th and Zambia ranks 67th 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

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.