Germany vs Turkey: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Germany
42,980
in 2027
Turkey
38,497
in 2027
Germany rank
15th
Turkey rank
18th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Germany
  • Turkey
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 42,980 against 38,497 in Turkey, a difference of 4,483.

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

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

Germany ranks 15th and Turkey ranks 18th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Turkey Difference Ahead
1990s 39,959 21,808 18,151 Germany
2000s 40,707 23,638 17,069 Germany
2010s 42,821 30,805 12,016 Germany
2020s 43,771 36,385 7,386 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Germany or Turkey?
Germany, at 42,980 against 38,497 in Turkey as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Germany and Turkey?
4,483, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Turkey?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Germany and Turkey rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Germany ranks 15th and Turkey ranks 18th of 188 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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About this data

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.