Hong Kong, China vs Lao People's Democratic Republic: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Hong Kong, China
6,614
in 2030
Lao People's Democratic Republic
6,022
in 2030
Hong Kong, China rank
102nd
Lao People's Democratic Republic rank
104th

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

  • Hong Kong, China
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
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How they compare

Hong Kong, China currently reports 6,614 against 6,022 in Lao People's Democratic Republic, a difference of 592.

That makes Hong Kong, China's figure about 1.1 times Lao People's Democratic Republic's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Hong Kong, China has been ahead every year.

Hong Kong, China ranks 102nd and Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 104th of 188 countries.

Hong Kong, China has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hong Kong, China Lao People's Democratic Republic Difference Ahead
1990s 4,921 2,726 2,195 Hong Kong, China
2000s 5,875 3,463 2,412 Hong Kong, China
2010s 6,467 4,488 1,979 Hong Kong, China
2020s 6,642 5,473 1,169 Hong Kong, China
2030s 6,614 6,022 592.65 Hong Kong, China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Hong Kong, China or Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Hong Kong, China, at 6,614 against 6,022 in Lao People's Democratic Republic as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Hong Kong, China and Lao People's Democratic Republic?
592, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Lao People's Democratic Republic?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Hong Kong, China and Lao People's Democratic Republic rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Hong Kong, China ranks 102nd and Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 104th 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.