Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Western Europe
Western Europe: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 172,392 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Western Europe, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Western Europe is 172,392, 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 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Western Europe peaked at 172,392 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 146,120, in 1990.
That places Western Europe 55th 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 Western Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 146,120 | — |
| 1991 | 147,012 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 148,033 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 148,979 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 149,671 | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 150,370 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 151,083 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 151,670 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 151,887 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 152,207 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 152,950 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 153,827 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 154,778 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 155,659 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 156,509 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 157,343 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 157,900 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 158,339 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 158,893 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 159,387 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 159,915 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 160,595 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 161,353 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 162,193 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 163,143 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 164,318 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 165,401 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 166,156 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 166,867 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 167,523 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 168,028 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 168,532 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 169,536 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 170,653 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 171,198 | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 171,309 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 171,426 | +0.1% |
| 2027 | 171,692 | +0.2% |
| 2028 | 171,937 | +0.1% |
| 2029 | 172,171 | +0.1% |
| 2030 | 172,392 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 149,703 | 146,120 | 152,207 | 10 |
| 2000s | 156,558 | 152,950 | 159,387 | 10 |
| 2010s | 163,746 | 159,915 | 167,523 | 10 |
| 2020s | 170,648 | 168,028 | 172,171 | 10 |
| 2030s | 172,392 | 172,392 | 172,392 | 1 |
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More gender data for Western Europe
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 28,938 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8714 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 172,392 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.1284 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 41.37 (2027)
- Women of reproductive age 106.67 million (2023)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 723 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 36.2% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 14.2% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 15.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Western Europe?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Western Europe was 172,392 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 172,392 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 146,120 in 1990.
- How does Western Europe rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Western Europe ranks 55th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Western Europe 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.