Philippines vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- Philippines
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) currently reports 709.68 million against 52.20 million in Philippines, a difference of 657.47 million.
That makes South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s figure about 13.6 times Philippines's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, South Asia (IDA & IBRD) has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 14th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 16th of 187 countries.
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.36 million | 403.51 million | 378.15 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2000s | 33.40 million | 512.49 million | 479.08 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2010s | 42.13 million | 576.56 million | 534.43 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2020s | 48.43 million | 668.69 million | 620.25 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, Philippines or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD), at 709.68 million against 52.20 million in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between Philippines and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 657.47 million, with South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for labor force, total?
- Philippines ranks 14th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 16th of 187 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.