India vs World: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- India
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 3.74 billion against 617.62 million in India, a difference of 3.12 billion.
That makes World's figure about 6.0 times India's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
India ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 186 countries.
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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.