Egypt vs Ethiopia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Egypt
90,490
in 2030
Ethiopia
95,403
in 2030
Egypt rank
14th
Ethiopia rank
12th

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

  • Egypt
  • Ethiopia
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How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 95,403 against 90,490 in Egypt, a difference of 4,913.

That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Egypt's.

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

Egypt ranks 14th and Ethiopia ranks 12th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Egypt averaged higher in 3 and Ethiopia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Egypt Ethiopia Difference Ahead
1990s 39,417 30,114 9,303 Egypt
2000s 52,186 40,826 11,360 Egypt
2010s 65,021 58,499 6,522 Egypt
2020s 80,243 81,753 1,510 Ethiopia
2030s 90,490 95,403 4,913 Ethiopia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Egypt or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia, at 95,403 against 90,490 in Egypt as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Egypt and Ethiopia?
4,913, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Egypt and Ethiopia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Egypt and Ethiopia rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Egypt ranks 14th and Ethiopia ranks 12th 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.