North Korea vs Venezuela: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)

North Korea
21,837
in 2030
Venezuela
22,635
in 2030
North Korea rank
54th
Venezuela rank
52nd

Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+) over time

  • North Korea
  • Venezuela
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How they compare

Venezuela currently reports 22,635 against 21,837 in North Korea, a difference of 798.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was North Korea ahead.

North Korea ranks 54th and Venezuela ranks 52nd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 3 and Venezuela in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade North Korea Venezuela Difference Ahead
1990s 16,537 13,985 2,552 North Korea
2000s 18,478 18,037 440.54 North Korea
2010s 20,380 21,309 928.39 Venezuela
2020s 21,489 21,334 155.04 North Korea
2030s 21,837 22,635 798 Venezuela

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 Venezuela?
Venezuela, at 22,635 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 Venezuela?
798, with Venezuela ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Venezuela?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do North Korea and Venezuela rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
North Korea ranks 54th and Venezuela ranks 52nd 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.