Colombia vs Iran: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Colombia
27,686
in 2027
Iran
29,874
in 2027
Colombia rank
25th
Iran rank
23rd

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Colombia
  • Iran
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 29,874 against 27,686 in Colombia, a difference of 2,188.

That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Colombia's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Iran ahead.

Colombia ranks 25th and Iran ranks 23rd of 189 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Iran Difference Ahead
1990s 15,717 16,464 746.63 Iran
2000s 19,194 22,996 3,803 Iran
2010s 23,538 26,672 3,135 Iran
2020s 26,543 28,841 2,298 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Colombia or Iran?
Iran, at 29,874 against 27,686 in Colombia as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Colombia and Iran?
2,188, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Iran?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Colombia and Iran rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Colombia ranks 25th and Iran ranks 23rd 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.