Benin vs Senegal: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Benin
7,055
in 2027
Senegal
6,524
in 2027
Benin rank
75th
Senegal rank
77th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Benin
  • Senegal
2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k199020082027

How they compare

Benin currently reports 7,055 against 6,524 in Senegal, a difference of 531.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Senegal's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Senegal ahead.

Benin ranks 75th and Senegal ranks 77th of 189 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 3 and Senegal in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Senegal Difference Ahead
1990s 2,391 2,423 32.23 Senegal
2000s 3,306 3,149 156.56 Benin
2010s 4,665 3,973 692.36 Benin
2020s 6,351 5,836 515.1 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Benin or Senegal?
Benin, at 7,055 against 6,524 in Senegal as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Benin and Senegal?
531, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Senegal?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Benin and Senegal rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Benin ranks 75th and Senegal ranks 77th of 189 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.