Afghanistan vs Iran: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Afghanistan
20,358
in 2030
Iran
18,410
in 2030
Afghanistan rank
20th
Iran rank
23rd

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Afghanistan
  • Iran
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How they compare

Afghanistan currently reports 20,358 against 18,410 in Iran, a difference of 1,948.

That makes Afghanistan's figure about 1.1 times Iran's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Iran ahead.

Afghanistan ranks 20th and Iran ranks 23rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Afghanistan averaged higher in 1 and Iran in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Afghanistan Iran Difference Ahead
1990s 7,859 25,598 17,739 Iran
2000s 11,844 19,515 7,672 Iran
2010s 15,372 19,391 4,020 Iran
2020s 18,551 20,225 1,675 Iran
2030s 20,358 18,410 1,949 Afghanistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Afghanistan or Iran?
Afghanistan, at 20,358 against 18,410 in Iran as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Afghanistan and Iran?
1,948, with Afghanistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Iran?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Afghanistan and Iran rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Afghanistan ranks 20th and Iran ranks 23rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.