Belgium vs Sweden: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Belgium
5,370
in 2027
Sweden
5,787
in 2027
Belgium rank
82nd
Sweden rank
79th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Belgium
  • Sweden
02.0k4.0k6.0k199020082027

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 5,787 against 5,370 in Belgium, a difference of 417.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times Belgium's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 82nd and Sweden ranks 79th of 188 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 4,155 4,549 394.36 Sweden
2000s 4,555 4,699 143.49 Sweden
2010s 4,995 5,181 186 Sweden
2020s 5,310 5,651 341.24 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Belgium or Sweden?
Sweden, at 5,787 against 5,370 in Belgium as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Belgium and Sweden?
417, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Sweden?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Belgium and Sweden rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Belgium ranks 82nd and Sweden ranks 79th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.