Guatemala vs Southern Africa: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Guatemala
14,386
in 2030
Southern Africa
57,758
in 2030
Guatemala rank
69th
Southern Africa rank
70th

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

  • Guatemala
  • Southern Africa
020.0k40.0k60.0k199020102030

How they compare

Southern Africa currently reports 57,758 against 14,386 in Guatemala, a difference of 43,372.

That makes Southern Africa's figure about 4.0 times Guatemala's.

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

Guatemala ranks 69th and Southern Africa ranks 70th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Southern Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 5,628 31,081 25,454 Southern Africa
2000s 7,505 37,890 30,385 Southern Africa
2010s 10,022 44,993 34,971 Southern Africa
2020s 12,757 53,645 40,888 Southern Africa
2030s 14,386 57,758 43,371 Southern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Guatemala or Southern Africa?
Southern Africa, at 57,758 against 14,386 in Guatemala as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Guatemala and Southern Africa?
43,372, with Southern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Southern Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Guatemala and Southern Africa rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Guatemala ranks 69th and Southern Africa ranks 70th 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.