Germany vs Thailand: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Germany
42,980
in 2027
Thailand
40,597
in 2027
Germany rank
15th
Thailand rank
17th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Germany
  • Thailand
010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k199020082027

How they compare

Germany currently reports 42,980 against 40,597 in Thailand, a difference of 2,383.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.1 times Thailand's.

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

Germany ranks 15th and Thailand ranks 17th of 189 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Thailand Difference Ahead
1990s 39,959 31,962 7,997 Germany
2000s 40,707 37,237 3,470 Germany
2010s 42,821 40,002 2,819 Germany
2020s 43,771 40,743 3,028 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Germany or Thailand?
Germany, at 42,980 against 40,597 in Thailand as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Germany and Thailand?
2,383, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Thailand?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Germany and Thailand rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Germany ranks 15th and Thailand ranks 17th 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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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.