Ghana vs Peru: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Ghana
25,512
in 2030
Peru
28,205
in 2030
Ghana rank
47th
Peru rank
44th

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

  • Ghana
  • Peru
10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k30.0k199020102030

How they compare

Peru currently reports 28,205 against 25,512 in Ghana, a difference of 2,693.

That makes Peru's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.

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

Ghana ranks 47th and Peru ranks 44th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Peru Difference Ahead
1990s 9,619 15,082 5,463 Peru
2000s 13,189 18,947 5,758 Peru
2010s 17,450 22,067 4,617 Peru
2020s 22,413 26,186 3,773 Peru
2030s 25,512 28,205 2,693 Peru

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Ghana or Peru?
Peru, at 28,205 against 25,512 in Ghana as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Ghana and Peru?
2,693, with Peru ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Peru?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ghana and Peru rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Ghana ranks 47th and Peru ranks 44th 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.