Indonesia vs Pakistan: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Indonesia
229,513
in 2030
Pakistan
182,291
in 2030
Indonesia rank
4th
Pakistan rank
5th

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

  • Indonesia
  • Pakistan
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How they compare

Indonesia currently reports 229,513 against 182,291 in Pakistan, a difference of 47,222.

That makes Indonesia's figure about 1.3 times Pakistan's.

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

Indonesia ranks 4th and Pakistan ranks 5th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Indonesia Pakistan Difference Ahead
1990s 131,939 74,258 57,680 Indonesia
2000s 162,316 101,884 60,433 Indonesia
2010s 189,700 131,974 57,726 Indonesia
2020s 215,228 161,547 53,681 Indonesia
2030s 229,513 182,291 47,222 Indonesia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Indonesia or Pakistan?
Indonesia, at 229,513 against 182,291 in Pakistan as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Indonesia and Pakistan?
47,222, with Indonesia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Pakistan?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Indonesia and Pakistan rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Indonesia ranks 4th and Pakistan ranks 5th 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.