Ireland vs New Zealand: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) over time
- Ireland
- New Zealand
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 4,626 against 4,499 in New Zealand, a difference of 127.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was New Zealand ahead.
Ireland ranks 119th and New Zealand ranks 122nd of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 4 and New Zealand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,729 | 2,803 | 73.71 | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 3,285 | 3,202 | 82.27 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 3,714 | 3,692 | 22.17 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 4,296 | 4,288 | 7.72 | Ireland |
| 2030s | 4,626 | 4,499 | 126.35 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Ireland or New Zealand?
- Ireland, at 4,626 against 4,499 in New Zealand as of 2030.
- What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Ireland and New Zealand?
- 127, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Ireland and New Zealand rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Ireland ranks 119th and New Zealand ranks 122nd 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
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.