Afghanistan vs Viet Nam: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Afghanistan
20,358
in 2030
Viet Nam
20,794
in 2030
Afghanistan rank
20th
Viet Nam rank
19th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Afghanistan
  • Viet Nam
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How they compare

Viet Nam currently reports 20,794 against 20,358 in Afghanistan, a difference of 436.

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

Afghanistan ranks 20th and Viet Nam ranks 19th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Afghanistan Viet Nam Difference Ahead
1990s 7,859 25,581 17,723 Viet Nam
2000s 11,844 22,786 10,943 Viet Nam
2010s 15,372 22,377 7,006 Viet Nam
2020s 18,551 23,040 4,490 Viet Nam
2030s 20,358 20,794 435.6 Viet Nam

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Afghanistan or Viet Nam?
Viet Nam, at 20,794 against 20,358 in Afghanistan as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Afghanistan and Viet Nam?
436, with Viet Nam ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Viet Nam?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Afghanistan and Viet Nam rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Afghanistan ranks 20th and Viet Nam ranks 19th 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
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.