France vs United Kingdom: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+) over time
- France
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 60,060 against 58,516 in France, a difference of 1,544.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was France ahead.
France ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 21st of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, France averaged higher in 3 and United Kingdom in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47,883 | 46,841 | 1,042 | France |
| 2000s | 51,279 | 49,507 | 1,772 | France |
| 2010s | 54,359 | 53,475 | 884.36 | France |
| 2020s | 57,177 | 57,455 | 277.99 | United Kingdom |
| 2030s | 58,516 | 60,060 | 1,544 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), France or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 60,060 against 58,516 in France as of 2030.
- What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between France and United Kingdom?
- 1,544, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- France ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 21st 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
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.