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

Finland
4,869
in 2030
Ireland
4,626
in 2030
Finland rank
116th
Ireland rank
119th

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

  • Finland
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Finland currently reports 4,869 against 4,626 in Ireland, a difference of 243.

That makes Finland's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.

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

Finland ranks 116th and Ireland ranks 119th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 4,124 2,729 1,395 Finland
2000s 4,332 3,285 1,047 Finland
2010s 4,569 3,714 854.3 Finland
2020s 4,784 4,296 488.9 Finland
2030s 4,869 4,626 243.29 Finland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Finland or Ireland?
Finland, at 4,869 against 4,626 in Ireland as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Finland and Ireland?
243, with Finland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Ireland?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Finland and Ireland rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Finland ranks 116th 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

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.