Thailand vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Thailand
62,045
in 2030
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
60,060
in 2030
Thailand rank
20th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
21st

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

  • Thailand
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
020.0k40.0k60.0k199020102030

How they compare

Thailand currently reports 62,045 against 60,060 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 1,985.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.

Thailand ranks 20th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Thailand averaged higher in 4 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Thailand United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 42,666 46,841 4,175 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2000s 50,985 49,507 1,478 Thailand
2010s 57,410 53,475 3,935 Thailand
2020s 61,132 57,455 3,677 Thailand
2030s 62,045 60,060 1,985 Thailand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Thailand or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Thailand, at 62,045 against 60,060 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Thailand and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
1,985, with Thailand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Thailand and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Thailand and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Thailand ranks 20th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st 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.