Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Eastern Asia or Ethiopia?

Eastern Asia, at 906,162 against 60,179 in Ethiopia as of 2027.

What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Eastern Asia and Ethiopia?

845,983, with Eastern Asia ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and Ethiopia?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

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.

Eastern Asia vs Ethiopia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Eastern Asia

906,162

in 2027

Ethiopia

60,179

in 2027

Eastern Asia rank

12th

Ethiopia rank

12th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Eastern Asia
Ethiopia

How they compare

Eastern Asia currently reports 906,162 against 60,179 in Ethiopia, a difference of 845,983.

That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 15.1 times Ethiopia's.

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

Eastern Asia ranks 12th and Ethiopia ranks 12th of 87 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Eastern Asia	Ethiopia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	792,682	24,664	768,018	Eastern Asia
2000s	870,936	33,450	837,485	Eastern Asia
2010s	914,945	45,357	869,588	Eastern Asia
2020s	909,759	54,352	855,407	Eastern Asia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Eastern Asia or Ethiopia?: Eastern Asia, at 906,162 against 60,179 in Ethiopia as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Eastern Asia and Ethiopia?: 845,983, with Eastern Asia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and Ethiopia?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Eastern Asia and Ethiopia rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Eastern Asia ranks 12th and Ethiopia ranks 12th of 87 groups.
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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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: 19 August 2026

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.