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

Afghanistan
20,358
in 2030
Kenya
21,579
in 2030
Afghanistan rank
20th
Kenya rank
17th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Afghanistan
  • Kenya
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How they compare

Kenya currently reports 21,579 against 20,358 in Afghanistan, a difference of 1,221.

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

Across all 41 years both countries report, Kenya has been ahead every year.

Afghanistan ranks 20th and Kenya ranks 17th of 188 countries.

Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Afghanistan Kenya Difference Ahead
1990s 7,859 12,551 4,692 Kenya
2000s 11,844 15,777 3,934 Kenya
2010s 15,372 19,515 4,143 Kenya
2020s 18,551 20,875 2,324 Kenya
2030s 20,358 21,579 1,220 Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Afghanistan or Kenya?
Kenya, at 21,579 against 20,358 in Afghanistan as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Afghanistan and Kenya?
1,221, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Kenya?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Afghanistan and Kenya rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Afghanistan ranks 20th and Kenya ranks 17th 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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Indicator
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
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.