The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, including urban/rural, labour force, agricultural and economically active population. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1) population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2012 Revision from the UN Population Division; 2) urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2011 Revision from the UN Population Division. Long term series estimates and projections from 1961 to 2050; 3) economically active population from the ILO and the data refers to the 5th edition, revision 2009. Long term series estimates and projections from 1980 to 2020.