Africa vs Bangladesh: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Africa
639,604
in 2030
Bangladesh
48,868
in 2030
Africa rank
6th
Bangladesh rank
9th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Africa
  • Bangladesh
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How they compare

Africa currently reports 639,604 against 48,868 in Bangladesh, a difference of 590,736.

That makes Africa's figure about 13.1 times Bangladesh's.

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

Africa ranks 6th and Bangladesh ranks 9th of 89 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Bangladesh Difference Ahead
1990s 317,648 49,008 268,640 Africa
2000s 394,303 51,389 342,913 Africa
2010s 497,792 50,050 447,742 Africa
2020s 595,573 48,667 546,906 Africa
2030s 639,604 48,868 590,736 Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Africa or Bangladesh?
Africa, at 639,604 against 48,868 in Bangladesh as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Africa and Bangladesh?
590,736, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Bangladesh?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Africa and Bangladesh rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Africa ranks 6th and Bangladesh ranks 9th of 89 groups.
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
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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.