Sub-Saharan Africa vs Thailand: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Sub-Saharan Africa
875,918
in 2030
Thailand
62,045
in 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
21st
Thailand rank
20th

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

  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Thailand
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How they compare

Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 875,918 against 62,045 in Thailand, a difference of 813,873.

That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 14.1 times Thailand's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.

Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 21st and Thailand ranks 20th of 91 groups.

Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sub-Saharan Africa Thailand Difference Ahead
1990s 311,094 42,666 268,427 Sub-Saharan Africa
2000s 413,375 50,985 362,390 Sub-Saharan Africa
2010s 553,774 57,410 496,364 Sub-Saharan Africa
2020s 748,988 61,132 687,856 Sub-Saharan Africa
2030s 875,918 62,045 813,873 Sub-Saharan Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Sub-Saharan Africa or Thailand?
Sub-Saharan Africa, at 875,918 against 62,045 in Thailand as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Sub-Saharan Africa and Thailand?
813,873, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sub-Saharan Africa and Thailand?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Sub-Saharan Africa and Thailand rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 21st and Thailand ranks 20th of 91 groups.
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.