G20 vs India: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

G20
3.10 million
in 2027
India
635,848
in 2027
G20 rank
1st
India rank
2nd

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • G20
  • India
01.0M2.0M3.0M199020082027

How they compare

G20 currently reports 3.10 million against 635,848 in India, a difference of 2.46 million.

That makes G20's figure about 4.9 times India's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, G20 has been ahead every year.

G20 ranks 1st and India ranks 2nd of 85 groups.

G20 has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade G20 India Difference Ahead
1990s 2.08 million 349,098 1.73 million G20
2000s 2.42 million 443,896 1.98 million G20
2010s 2.71 million 497,440 2.21 million G20
2020s 2.98 million 591,286 2.39 million G20

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), G20 or India?
G20, at 3.10 million against 635,848 in India as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between G20 and India?
2.46 million, with G20 ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for G20 and India?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do G20 and India rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
G20 ranks 1st and India ranks 2nd 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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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.