Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia
Central and Western Asia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 158,025 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Central and Western Asia recorded 158,025 for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia peaked at 158,025 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 83,039, in 1990.
That places Central and Western Asia 57th out of 91 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 83,039 | — |
| 1991 | 84,760 | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 86,309 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 87,661 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 89,002 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 90,449 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 91,993 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 93,523 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 95,070 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 96,822 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 98,790 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 100,812 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 102,849 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 104,862 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 106,829 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 108,771 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 110,692 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 112,575 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 114,499 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 116,501 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 118,498 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 120,435 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 122,402 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 124,519 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 126,965 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 129,669 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 132,052 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 134,247 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 136,369 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 138,190 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 139,863 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 141,455 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 143,097 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 144,790 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 146,507 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 148,301 | +1.2% |
| 2026 | 150,144 | +1.2% |
| 2027 | 152,034 | +1.3% |
| 2028 | 153,983 | +1.3% |
| 2029 | 155,989 | +1.3% |
| 2030 | 158,025 | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 89,863 | 83,039 | 96,822 | 10 |
| 2000s | 107,718 | 98,790 | 116,501 | 10 |
| 2010s | 128,335 | 118,498 | 138,190 | 10 |
| 2020s | 147,616 | 139,863 | 155,989 | 10 |
| 2030s | 158,025 | 158,025 | 158,025 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central and Western Asia
- 54 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 21,837 compare
- 55 Syrian Arab Republic 21,289 compare
- 56 Cameroon 20,440 compare
- 57 Taiwan, China 20,377 compare
- 58 Sri Lanka 18,964 compare
- 59 Niger 18,140 compare
- 60 Chile 17,310 compare
More gender data for Central and Western Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 49,832 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.7562 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 158,025 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 43.54 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 0.788 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 26.82 (2025)
- Gender income gap 46.4 (2026)
- SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social 63.3 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia was 158,025 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 158,025 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,039 in 1990.
- How does Central and Western Asia rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Central and Western Asia ranks 57th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Central and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central and Western Asia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.