Jordan vs Portugal: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Jordan
9,047
in 2030
Portugal
9,009
in 2030
Jordan rank
85th
Portugal rank
87th

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

  • Jordan
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Jordan currently reports 9,047 against 9,009 in Portugal, a difference of 38.

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

Jordan ranks 85th and Portugal ranks 87th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Jordan averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Jordan Portugal Difference Ahead
1990s 2,685 8,223 5,538 Portugal
2000s 3,793 8,805 5,011 Portugal
2010s 5,893 8,921 3,029 Portugal
2020s 8,038 9,058 1,020 Portugal
2030s 9,047 9,009 37.44 Jordan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Jordan or Portugal?
Jordan, at 9,047 against 9,009 in Portugal as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Jordan and Portugal?
38, with Jordan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Portugal?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Jordan and Portugal rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Jordan ranks 85th and Portugal ranks 87th 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.