European Union 28 vs Iraq: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

European Union 28
446,944
in 2030
Iraq
34,846
in 2030
European Union 28 rank
33rd
Iraq rank
35th

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

  • European Union 28
  • Iraq
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How they compare

European Union 28 currently reports 446,944 against 34,846 in Iraq, a difference of 412,098.

That makes European Union 28's figure about 12.8 times Iraq's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, European Union 28 has been ahead every year.

European Union 28 ranks 33rd and Iraq ranks 35th of 91 groups.

European Union 28 has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade European Union 28 Iraq Difference Ahead
1990s 395,252 11,331 383,921 European Union 28
2000s 414,918 15,743 399,175 European Union 28
2010s 431,004 21,840 409,164 European Union 28
2020s 443,062 29,757 413,305 European Union 28
2030s 446,944 34,846 412,098 European Union 28

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), European Union 28 or Iraq?
European Union 28, at 446,944 against 34,846 in Iraq as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between European Union 28 and Iraq?
412,098, with European Union 28 ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union 28 and Iraq?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do European Union 28 and Iraq rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
European Union 28 ranks 33rd and Iraq ranks 35th of 91 groups.
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.