Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in European Union 27
European Union 27: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 386,883 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in European Union 27, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in European Union 27 is 386,883, measured in 2030.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in European Union 27 peaked at 386,928 in 2029 and was at its lowest, 339,634, in 1990.
European Union 27 ranks 39th of 91 groups on this measure, 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 European Union 27, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 339,634 | — |
| 1991 | 341,965 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 344,301 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 346,336 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 348,351 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 350,069 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 351,477 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 352,941 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 353,972 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 355,061 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 356,605 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 358,331 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 360,358 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 362,610 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 364,885 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 366,988 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 368,684 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 370,388 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 372,060 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 373,206 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 374,048 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 374,818 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 375,499 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 376,113 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 376,820 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 377,811 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 378,801 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 379,566 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 380,414 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 381,400 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 382,075 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 382,437 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 384,213 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 386,337 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 386,911 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 386,743 | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 386,658 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 386,841 | +0.0% |
| 2028 | 386,921 | +0.0% |
| 2029 | 386,928 | +0.0% |
| 2030 | 386,883 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 348,411 | 339,634 | 355,061 | 10 |
| 2000s | 365,412 | 356,605 | 373,206 | 10 |
| 2010s | 377,529 | 374,048 | 381,400 | 10 |
| 2020s | 385,606 | 382,075 | 386,928 | 10 |
| 2030s | 386,883 | 386,883 | 386,883 | 1 |
Countries ranked near European Union 27
More gender data for European Union 27
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 59,836 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.35 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 386,883 (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 43.35 (2027)
- Gender income gap 63.33 (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in European Union 27?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in European Union 27 was 386,883 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in European Union 27?
- The highest recorded value was 386,928 in 2029.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in European Union 27?
- The lowest recorded value was 339,634 in 1990.
- How does European Union 27 rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- European Union 27 ranks 39th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in European Union 27?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this European Union 27 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.