Rwanda vs Zimbabwe: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Rwanda
10,439
in 2030
Zimbabwe
11,652
in 2030
Rwanda rank
75th
Zimbabwe rank
74th

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

  • Rwanda
  • Zimbabwe
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How they compare

Zimbabwe currently reports 11,652 against 10,439 in Rwanda, a difference of 1,213.

That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 1.1 times Rwanda's.

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

Rwanda ranks 75th and Zimbabwe ranks 74th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Rwanda Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
1990s 3,721 6,000 2,279 Zimbabwe
2000s 5,075 7,236 2,161 Zimbabwe
2010s 6,782 8,100 1,318 Zimbabwe
2020s 9,061 10,066 1,005 Zimbabwe
2030s 10,439 11,652 1,213 Zimbabwe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Rwanda or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe, at 11,652 against 10,439 in Rwanda as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Rwanda and Zimbabwe?
1,213, with Zimbabwe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Zimbabwe?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Rwanda and Zimbabwe rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Rwanda ranks 75th and Zimbabwe ranks 74th 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.