Germany vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Germany
71,489
in 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa
875,918
in 2030
Germany rank
19th
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
21st

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

  • Germany
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
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How they compare

Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 875,918 against 71,489 in Germany, a difference of 804,429.

That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 12.3 times Germany's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 19th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 21st of 188 countries.

Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Sub-Saharan Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 68,299 311,094 242,794 Sub-Saharan Africa
2000s 69,741 413,375 343,634 Sub-Saharan Africa
2010s 70,978 553,774 482,796 Sub-Saharan Africa
2020s 72,186 748,988 676,802 Sub-Saharan Africa
2030s 71,489 875,918 804,429 Sub-Saharan Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Germany or Sub-Saharan Africa?
Sub-Saharan Africa, at 875,918 against 71,489 in Germany as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Germany and Sub-Saharan Africa?
804,429, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Sub-Saharan Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Germany and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Germany ranks 19th and Sub-Saharan Africa 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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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.