Africa vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Africa
639,604
in 2030
Democratic Republic of Congo
59,241
in 2030
Africa rank
6th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
6th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Africa
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
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How they compare

Africa currently reports 639,604 against 59,241 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 580,363.

That makes Africa's figure about 10.8 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.

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

Africa ranks 6th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 6th of 89 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Democratic Republic of Congo Difference Ahead
1990s 317,648 19,208 298,440 Africa
2000s 394,303 26,674 367,628 Africa
2010s 497,792 36,845 460,946 Africa
2020s 595,573 51,042 544,531 Africa
2030s 639,604 59,241 580,363 Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Africa or Democratic Republic of Congo?
Africa, at 639,604 against 59,241 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo?
580,363, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Africa ranks 6th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 6th 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
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.