Netherlands vs Western Asia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Netherlands
15,988
in 2030
Western Asia
95,303
in 2030
Netherlands rank
63rd
Western Asia rank
65th

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

  • Netherlands
  • Western Asia
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How they compare

Western Asia currently reports 95,303 against 15,988 in Netherlands, a difference of 79,315.

That makes Western Asia's figure about 6.0 times Netherlands's.

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

Netherlands ranks 63rd and Western Asia ranks 65th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Western Asia Difference Ahead
1990s 12,629 55,847 43,218 Western Asia
2000s 13,388 67,135 53,748 Western Asia
2010s 14,251 79,622 65,372 Western Asia
2020s 15,476 90,647 75,171 Western Asia
2030s 15,988 95,303 79,315 Western Asia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Netherlands or Western Asia?
Western Asia, at 95,303 against 15,988 in Netherlands as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Netherlands and Western Asia?
79,315, with Western Asia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Western Asia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Netherlands and Western Asia rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Netherlands ranks 63rd and Western Asia ranks 65th 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.