Netherlands vs Northern Europe: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Netherlands
15,988
in 2030
Northern Europe
94,266
in 2030
Netherlands rank
63rd
Northern Europe rank
66th

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

  • Netherlands
  • Northern Europe
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How they compare

Northern Europe currently reports 94,266 against 15,988 in Netherlands, a difference of 78,278.

That makes Northern Europe's figure about 5.9 times Netherlands's.

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

Netherlands ranks 63rd and Northern Europe ranks 66th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Northern Europe Difference Ahead
1990s 12,629 74,979 62,350 Northern Europe
2000s 13,388 78,891 65,503 Northern Europe
2010s 14,251 84,475 70,225 Northern Europe
2020s 15,476 90,641 75,165 Northern Europe
2030s 15,988 94,266 78,278 Northern Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Netherlands or Northern Europe?
Northern Europe, at 94,266 against 15,988 in Netherlands as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Netherlands and Northern Europe?
78,278, with Northern Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Northern Europe?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Netherlands and Northern Europe rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Netherlands ranks 63rd and Northern Europe ranks 66th 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.