North Korea vs Nepal: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+) over time
- North Korea
- Nepal
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 22,583 against 21,837 in North Korea, a difference of 746.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was North Korea ahead.
North Korea ranks 54th and Nepal ranks 53rd of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 4 and Nepal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,537 | 12,843 | 3,694 | North Korea |
| 2000s | 18,478 | 15,844 | 2,634 | North Korea |
| 2010s | 20,380 | 18,513 | 1,868 | North Korea |
| 2020s | 21,489 | 21,310 | 178.4 | North Korea |
| 2030s | 21,837 | 22,583 | 745.7 | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), North Korea or Nepal?
- Nepal, at 22,583 against 21,837 in North Korea as of 2030.
- What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between North Korea and Nepal?
- 746, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Nepal?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do North Korea and Nepal rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- North Korea ranks 54th and Nepal ranks 53rd 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.