Hong Kong, China vs Papua New Guinea: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 3.79 million against 3.75 million in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 43,660.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Hong Kong, China has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong, China ranks 96th and Papua New Guinea ranks 98th of 186 countries.
Hong Kong, China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.07 million | 1.30 million | 1.77 million | Hong Kong, China |
| 2000s | 3.52 million | 1.92 million | 1.60 million | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 3.85 million | 2.74 million | 1.11 million | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | 3.84 million | 3.52 million | 317,802 | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, Hong Kong, China or Papua New Guinea?
- Hong Kong, China, at 3.79 million against 3.75 million in Papua New Guinea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between Hong Kong, China and Papua New Guinea?
- 43,660, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Papua New Guinea?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Papua New Guinea rank globally for labor force, total?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 96th and Papua New Guinea ranks 98th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.