Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific
South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 606,339 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific stood at 606,339. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific peaked at 606,339 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 298,486, in 1990.
That places South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific 24th 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 South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 298,486 | — |
| 1991 | 306,206 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 313,992 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 321,958 | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 329,942 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 338,154 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 346,631 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 355,381 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 364,321 | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 373,098 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 381,604 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 389,863 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 397,812 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 405,652 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 413,466 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 421,332 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 429,488 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 438,019 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 446,546 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 454,829 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 463,036 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 471,110 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 479,149 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 487,006 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 494,492 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 501,917 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 509,291 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 516,472 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 523,499 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 530,528 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 537,406 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 543,805 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 550,460 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 557,613 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 564,700 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 571,701 | +1.2% |
| 2026 | 578,738 | +1.2% |
| 2027 | 585,992 | +1.3% |
| 2028 | 593,130 | +1.2% |
| 2029 | 599,864 | +1.1% |
| 2030 | 606,339 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 334,817 | 298,486 | 373,098 | 10 |
| 2000s | 417,861 | 381,604 | 454,829 | 10 |
| 2010s | 497,650 | 463,036 | 530,528 | 10 |
| 2020s | 568,341 | 537,406 | 599,864 | 10 |
| 2030s | 606,339 | 606,339 | 606,339 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific
- 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
- 26 Republic of Korea 46,871 compare
- 27 Colombia 45,238 compare
More gender data for South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 164,575 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.09 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 606,339 (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 33.7 (2027)
- Gender income gap 54.76 (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific was 606,339 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific?
- The highest recorded value was 606,339 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific?
- The lowest recorded value was 298,486 in 1990.
- How does South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific ranks 24th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South-Eastern Asia and the Pacific 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.