Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 1.43 million in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia stood at 1.43 million. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia peaked at 1.43 million in 2030 and was at its lowest, 991,661, in 1990.
That places Eastern Asia 14th out of 91 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 991,661 | — |
| 1991 | 1.01 million | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 1.02 million | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 1.04 million | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 1.05 million | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 1.07 million | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 1.08 million | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 1.10 million | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 1.11 million | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 1.13 million | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 1.15 million | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 1.16 million | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 1.18 million | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 1.20 million | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 1.22 million | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 1.24 million | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 1.26 million | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 1.27 million | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 1.28 million | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 1.29 million | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 1.30 million | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 1.31 million | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 1.32 million | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 1.33 million | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.34 million | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.35 million | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 1.35 million | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 1.36 million | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 1.37 million | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 1.37 million | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 1.38 million | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 1.38 million | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 1.39 million | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 1.39 million | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 1.40 million | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 1.41 million | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 1.41 million | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 1.42 million | +0.5% |
| 2028 | 1.42 million | +0.4% |
| 2029 | 1.43 million | +0.4% |
| 2030 | 1.43 million | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.06 million | 991,661 | 1.13 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.22 million | 1.15 million | 1.29 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.34 million | 1.30 million | 1.37 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.40 million | 1.38 million | 1.43 million | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.43 million | 1.43 million | 1.43 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
More gender data for Eastern Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 195,381 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -4.97 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1.43 million (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 36.06 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,077 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 23.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 16.0% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 15.4% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 16.0% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 22.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia was 1.43 million in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.43 million in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 991,661 in 1990.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Eastern Asia ranks 14th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern 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.