European Union 27 vs Saudi Arabia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time
- European Union 27
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
European Union 27 currently reports 219,152 against 17,818 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 201,334.
That makes European Union 27's figure about 12.3 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 38 years both countries report, European Union 27 has been ahead every year.
European Union 27 ranks 40th and Saudi Arabia ranks 39th of 85 groups.
European Union 27 has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union 27 | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 193,034 | 3,838 | 189,196 | European Union 27 |
| 2000s | 204,106 | 6,530 | 197,577 | European Union 27 |
| 2010s | 214,341 | 12,338 | 202,003 | European Union 27 |
| 2020s | 220,149 | 16,330 | 203,819 | European Union 27 |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), European Union 27 or Saudi Arabia?
- European Union 27, at 219,152 against 17,818 in Saudi Arabia as of 2027.
- What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between European Union 27 and Saudi Arabia?
- 201,334, with European Union 27 ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union 27 and Saudi Arabia?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
- How do European Union 27 and Saudi Arabia rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- European Union 27 ranks 40th and Saudi Arabia ranks 39th of 85 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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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. 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.