How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Libya?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

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.

Laos vs Libya: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)

Laos

6,022

in 2030

Libya

5,998

in 2030

Laos rank

104th

Libya rank

105th

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

Laos
Libya

How they compare

Laos currently reports 6,022 against 5,998 in Libya, a difference of 24.

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

Laos ranks 104th and Libya ranks 105th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 2 and Libya in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Laos	Libya	Difference	Ahead
1990s	2,726	3,065	339.61	Libya
2000s	3,463	4,008	545.65	Libya
2010s	4,488	4,536	47.71	Libya
2020s	5,473	5,419	53.88	Laos
2030s	6,022	5,998	23.45	Laos

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Laos or Libya?: Laos, at 6,022 against 5,998 in Libya as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Laos and Libya?: 24, with Laos ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Libya?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Laos and Libya rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?: Laos ranks 104th and Libya ranks 105th 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: 05 September 2026

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.