Syrian Arab Republic vs Western Europe: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Syrian Arab Republic
21,289
in 2030
Western Europe
172,392
in 2030
Syrian Arab Republic rank
55th
Western Europe rank
55th

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

  • Syrian Arab Republic
  • Western Europe
050.0k100.0k150.0k199020102030

How they compare

Western Europe currently reports 172,392 against 21,289 in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 151,103.

That makes Western Europe's figure about 8.1 times Syrian Arab Republic's.

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

Syrian Arab Republic ranks 55th and Western Europe ranks 55th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Syrian Arab Republic Western Europe Difference Ahead
1990s 8,012 149,703 141,691 Western Europe
2000s 11,643 156,558 144,916 Western Europe
2010s 12,892 163,746 150,854 Western Europe
2020s 17,578 170,648 153,070 Western Europe
2030s 21,289 172,392 151,103 Western Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Syrian Arab Republic or Western Europe?
Western Europe, at 172,392 against 21,289 in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Syrian Arab Republic and Western Europe?
151,103, with Western Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Syrian Arab Republic and Western Europe?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Syrian Arab Republic and Western Europe rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 55th and Western Europe ranks 55th 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

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.