Senegal vs Somalia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Senegal
13,563
in 2030
Somalia
12,505
in 2030
Senegal rank
70th
Somalia rank
73rd

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

  • Senegal
  • Somalia
2.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k199020102030

How they compare

Senegal currently reports 13,563 against 12,505 in Somalia, a difference of 1,058.

That makes Senegal's figure about 1.1 times Somalia's.

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

Senegal ranks 70th and Somalia ranks 73rd of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Senegal Somalia Difference Ahead
1990s 4,776 3,902 874.46 Senegal
2000s 6,328 5,406 922.17 Senegal
2010s 8,342 7,209 1,133 Senegal
2020s 11,614 10,370 1,244 Senegal
2030s 13,563 12,505 1,058 Senegal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Senegal or Somalia?
Senegal, at 13,563 against 12,505 in Somalia as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Senegal and Somalia?
1,058, with Senegal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and Somalia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Senegal and Somalia rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Senegal ranks 70th and Somalia ranks 73rd 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.