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

Senegal
13,563
in 2030
Zambia
15,306
in 2030
Senegal rank
70th
Zambia rank
67th

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

  • Senegal
  • Zambia
5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k15.0k199020102030

How they compare

Zambia currently reports 15,306 against 13,563 in Senegal, a difference of 1,743.

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

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Senegal ahead.

Senegal ranks 70th and Zambia ranks 67th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Senegal averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Senegal Zambia Difference Ahead
1990s 4,776 4,512 264.49 Senegal
2000s 6,328 6,142 186.54 Senegal
2010s 8,342 8,883 540.54 Zambia
2020s 11,614 12,748 1,134 Zambia
2030s 13,563 15,306 1,743 Zambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Senegal or Zambia?
Zambia, at 15,306 against 13,563 in Senegal as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Senegal and Zambia?
1,743, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and Zambia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Senegal and Zambia rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Senegal ranks 70th and Zambia ranks 67th 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.