Rwanda vs Sweden: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Rwanda
6,187
in 2027
Sweden
5,787
in 2027
Rwanda rank
78th
Sweden rank
79th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Rwanda
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 6,187 against 5,787 in Sweden, a difference of 400.

That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sweden ahead.

Rwanda ranks 78th and Sweden ranks 79th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Rwanda Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 2,343 4,549 2,206 Sweden
2000s 3,113 4,699 1,586 Sweden
2010s 4,099 5,181 1,082 Sweden
2020s 5,510 5,651 141.11 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Rwanda or Sweden?
Rwanda, at 6,187 against 5,787 in Sweden as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Rwanda and Sweden?
400, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Sweden?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Rwanda and Sweden rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Rwanda ranks 78th and Sweden ranks 79th 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.