Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in European Union 28
European Union 28: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 446,944 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in European Union 28, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in European Union 28 is 446,944, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in European Union 28 peaked at 446,944 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 386,018, in 1990.
European Union 28 ranks 33rd 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 28, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 386,018 | — |
| 1991 | 388,423 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 390,807 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 392,898 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 395,013 | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 396,888 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 398,457 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 400,081 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 401,304 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 402,632 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 404,480 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 406,544 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 408,887 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 411,411 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 414,018 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 416,569 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 418,734 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 420,912 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 423,031 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 424,594 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 425,866 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 427,057 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 428,097 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 429,040 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 430,117 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 431,502 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 432,866 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 433,963 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 435,117 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 436,416 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 437,326 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 438,037 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 440,373 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 443,063 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 444,168 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 444,495 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 444,896 | +0.1% |
| 2027 | 445,567 | +0.2% |
| 2028 | 446,122 | +0.1% |
| 2029 | 446,569 | +0.1% |
| 2030 | 446,944 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 395,252 | 386,018 | 402,632 | 10 |
| 2000s | 414,918 | 404,480 | 424,594 | 10 |
| 2010s | 431,004 | 425,866 | 436,416 | 10 |
| 2020s | 443,062 | 437,326 | 446,569 | 10 |
| 2030s | 446,944 | 446,944 | 446,944 | 1 |
Countries ranked near European Union 28
More gender data for European Union 28
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 71,062 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.28 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 446,944 (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 42.79 (2027)
- Gender income gap 63.12 (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in European Union 28?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in European Union 28 was 446,944 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in European Union 28?
- The highest recorded value was 446,944 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in European Union 28?
- The lowest recorded value was 386,018 in 1990.
- How does European Union 28 rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- European Union 28 ranks 33rd out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in European Union 28?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this European Union 28 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.