European Union 28 vs Malaysia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

European Union 28
254,923
in 2027
Malaysia
19,353
in 2027
European Union 28 rank
35th
Malaysia rank
36th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • European Union 28
  • Malaysia
0100.0k200.0k300.0k199020082027

How they compare

European Union 28 currently reports 254,923 against 19,353 in Malaysia, a difference of 235,570.

That makes European Union 28's figure about 13.2 times Malaysia's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, European Union 28 has been ahead every year.

European Union 28 ranks 35th and Malaysia ranks 36th of 87 groups.

European Union 28 has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade European Union 28 Malaysia Difference Ahead
1990s 221,690 7,445 214,245 European Union 28
2000s 234,618 10,566 224,052 European Union 28
2010s 247,607 14,751 232,856 European Union 28
2020s 255,266 18,175 237,091 European Union 28

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), European Union 28 or Malaysia?
European Union 28, at 254,923 against 19,353 in Malaysia as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between European Union 28 and Malaysia?
235,570, with European Union 28 ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union 28 and Malaysia?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do European Union 28 and Malaysia rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
European Union 28 ranks 35th and Malaysia ranks 36th 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

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.