South Africa vs Thailand: Child population
Child population over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3,192 against 2,705 in Thailand, a difference of 487.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Thailand's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 8th and Thailand ranks 10th of 43 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,092 | 2,734 | 358.32 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3,246 | 2,585 | 661.59 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child population, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 3,192 against 2,705 in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child population between South Africa and Thailand?
- 487, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for child population?
- South Africa ranks 8th and Thailand ranks 10th of 43 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Child population (15-17). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. This indicator refers to children ages 5-17 years old engaged in any form of market production and certain types of non-market production (principally that of goods such as agricultural produce for own use). This includes work in both the formal and informal economy, inside and outside family settings, for pay or profit (cash or in-kind, part-time or full-time) and domestic work outside the child's own household for an employer (paid or unpaid). For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.