How many years of comparable data are there for MENA and Sudan?

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.

MENA vs Sudan: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

MENA

441,898

in 2030

Sudan

35,803

in 2030

MENA rank

34th

Sudan rank

33rd

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

MENA
Sudan

How they compare

MENA currently reports 441,898 against 35,803 in Sudan, a difference of 406,095.

That makes MENA's figure about 12.3 times Sudan's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, MENA has been ahead every year.

MENA ranks 34th and Sudan ranks 33rd of 91 groups.

MENA has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	MENA	Sudan	Difference	Ahead
1990s	178,359	13,140	165,219	MENA
2000s	246,943	16,956	229,987	MENA
2010s	319,021	22,567	296,454	MENA
2020s	393,561	30,947	362,614	MENA
2030s	441,898	35,803	406,095	MENA

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), MENA or Sudan?: MENA, at 441,898 against 35,803 in Sudan as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between MENA and Sudan?: 406,095, with MENA ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for MENA and Sudan?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do MENA and Sudan rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?: MENA ranks 34th and Sudan ranks 33rd of 91 groups.
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.