How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and South 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.

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

Portugal

9,009

in 2030

South Sudan

8,793

in 2030

Portugal rank

87th

South Sudan rank

90th

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

Portugal
South Sudan

How they compare

Portugal currently reports 9,009 against 8,793 in South Sudan, a difference of 216.

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

Portugal ranks 87th and South Sudan ranks 90th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Portugal	South Sudan	Difference	Ahead
1990s	8,223	2,822	5,401	Portugal
2000s	8,805	4,137	4,668	Portugal
2010s	8,921	6,024	2,897	Portugal
2020s	9,058	7,362	1,696	Portugal
2030s	9,009	8,793	216.21	Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Portugal or South Sudan?: Portugal, at 9,009 against 8,793 in South Sudan as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Portugal and South Sudan?: 216, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and South Sudan?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Portugal and South Sudan rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?: Portugal ranks 87th and South Sudan ranks 90th 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.