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Population aged 15-64 years (working age) (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total5.4billionYear-over-year+0.87%5-year change+5.35%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Population aged 15-64 years (working age) (2026)

India is projected to top the global rankings for population aged 15-64 years (working age), recording 1.0 billion in 2026, followed by China (990.0 million) and the United States (224.3 million). Indonesia (196.7 million) and Pakistan (155.0 million) complete the top 5. Brazil (147.3 million) and Nigeria (137.9 million) follow close behind. Bangladesh (117.1 million), Russia (93.1 million), and Mexico (89.8 million) round out the top ten. The spread across the top ten is substantial: India would have 11× the figure recorded by Mexico (89.8 million). Five of the top ten are in Asia, with three from Southern Asia. Among these countries, Nigeria is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at +2.9%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest population aged 15-64 years?
India is projected to have the highest population aged 15-64 years at 1.0 billion people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest population aged 15-64 years?
The Holy See is projected to have the lowest population aged 15-64 years at 263.5 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the total population aged 15-64 years worldwide?
The combined population aged 15-64 years across 237 countries is projected to total 5.4 billion people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated