France vs Italy: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

France
58,516
in 2030
Italy
51,731
in 2030
France rank
22nd
Italy rank
23rd

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

  • France
  • Italy
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How they compare

France currently reports 58,516 against 51,731 in Italy, a difference of 6,785.

That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Italy's.

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

France ranks 22nd and Italy ranks 23rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, France averaged higher in 4 and Italy in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Italy Difference Ahead
1990s 47,883 48,659 775.47 Italy
2000s 51,279 50,120 1,158 France
2010s 54,359 52,166 2,194 France
2020s 57,177 52,162 5,015 France
2030s 58,516 51,731 6,785 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), France or Italy?
France, at 58,516 against 51,731 in Italy as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between France and Italy?
6,785, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Italy?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do France and Italy rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
France ranks 22nd and Italy ranks 23rd 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.