Italy vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Italy
51,731
in 2030
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
60,060
in 2030
Italy rank
23rd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
21st

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

  • Italy
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 60,060 against 51,731 in Italy, a difference of 8,329.

That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.2 times Italy's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Italy ahead.

Italy ranks 23rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Italy averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 48,659 46,841 1,817 Italy
2000s 50,120 49,507 613.47 Italy
2010s 52,166 53,475 1,309 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2020s 52,162 57,455 5,293 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2030s 51,731 60,060 8,329 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Italy or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 60,060 against 51,731 in Italy as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Italy and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
8,329, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Italy and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Italy ranks 23rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st 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.