Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia
Europe and Central Asia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 793,848 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia stood at 793,848. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia peaked at 793,848 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 658,351, in 1990.
Europe and Central Asia ranks 22nd of 91 groups on this measure, 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 Europe and Central Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 658,351 | — |
| 1991 | 663,420 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 667,541 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 670,931 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 674,893 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 678,860 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 682,553 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 686,390 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 690,169 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 694,228 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 698,829 | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 703,652 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 709,069 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 714,422 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 719,173 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 723,618 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 727,612 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 731,589 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 735,368 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 738,579 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 741,502 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 744,231 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 746,762 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 749,330 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 752,291 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 755,846 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 759,206 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 762,192 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 765,197 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 768,033 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 770,096 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 771,435 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 772,616 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 774,629 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 777,572 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 780,403 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 783,137 | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 785,869 | +0.3% |
| 2028 | 788,593 | +0.3% |
| 2029 | 791,251 | +0.3% |
| 2030 | 793,848 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 676,734 | 658,351 | 694,228 | 10 |
| 2000s | 720,191 | 698,829 | 738,579 | 10 |
| 2010s | 754,459 | 741,502 | 768,033 | 10 |
| 2020s | 779,560 | 770,096 | 791,251 | 10 |
| 2030s | 793,848 | 793,848 | 793,848 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Central Asia
- 19 Germany 71,489 compare
- 20 Thailand 62,045 compare
- 21 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 60,060 compare
- 22 France 58,516 compare
- 23 Italy 51,731 compare
- 24 South Africa 51,011 compare
- 25 Tanzania, United Republic of 47,619 compare
More gender data for Europe and Central Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 152,350 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.52 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 793,848 (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 42.47 (2027)
- Gender income gap 62.1 (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia was 793,848 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 793,848 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 658,351 in 1990.
- How does Europe and Central Asia rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Europe and Central Asia ranks 22nd out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Europe and Central 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.