How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Jamaica?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

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.

Gambia vs Jamaica: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Gambia

1,981

in 2030

Jamaica

2,341

in 2030

Gambia rank

144th

Jamaica rank

141st

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

Gambia
Jamaica

How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 2,341 against 1,981 in Gambia, a difference of 360.

That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.2 times Gambia's.

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

Gambia ranks 144th and Jamaica ranks 141st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Gambia	Jamaica	Difference	Ahead
1990s	665.27	1,617	951.82	Jamaica
2000s	894.23	1,856	961.34	Jamaica
2010s	1,239	2,127	888.56	Jamaica
2020s	1,682	2,306	623.79	Jamaica
2030s	1,981	2,341	359.61	Jamaica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Gambia or Jamaica?: Jamaica, at 2,341 against 1,981 in Gambia as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Gambia and Jamaica?: 360, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Jamaica?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Gambia and Jamaica rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?: Gambia ranks 144th and Jamaica ranks 141st 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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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: 05 September 2026

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.