Japan vs Mexico: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Japan
69,077
in 2027
Mexico
63,308
in 2027
Japan rank
10th
Mexico rank
11th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Japan
  • Mexico
020.0k40.0k60.0k199020082027

How they compare

Japan currently reports 69,077 against 63,308 in Mexico, a difference of 5,769.

That makes Japan's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.

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

Japan ranks 10th and Mexico ranks 11th of 189 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Japan Mexico Difference Ahead
1990s 66,871 33,856 33,015 Japan
2000s 66,930 42,680 24,250 Japan
2010s 66,600 52,381 14,220 Japan
2020s 69,032 59,616 9,416 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Japan or Mexico?
Japan, at 69,077 against 63,308 in Mexico as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Japan and Mexico?
5,769, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Mexico?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Japan and Mexico rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Japan ranks 10th and Mexico ranks 11th 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.