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

Netherlands
15,988
in 2030
Southern Europe
129,562
in 2030
Netherlands rank
63rd
Southern Europe rank
62nd

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

  • Netherlands
  • Southern Europe
025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k199020102030

How they compare

Southern Europe currently reports 129,562 against 15,988 in Netherlands, a difference of 113,574.

That makes Southern Europe's figure about 8.1 times Netherlands's.

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

Netherlands ranks 63rd and Southern Europe ranks 62nd of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Southern Europe Difference Ahead
1990s 12,629 118,067 105,438 Southern Europe
2000s 13,388 125,356 111,969 Southern Europe
2010s 14,251 129,705 115,455 Southern Europe
2020s 15,476 130,132 114,656 Southern Europe
2030s 15,988 129,562 113,574 Southern 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 Southern Europe?
Southern Europe, at 129,562 against 15,988 in Netherlands as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Netherlands and Southern Europe?
113,574, with Southern Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Southern Europe?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Netherlands and Southern Europe rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Netherlands ranks 63rd and Southern Europe ranks 62nd 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

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.