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

Africa
639,604
in 2030
Ethiopia
57,452
in 2030
Africa rank
6th
Ethiopia rank
8th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Africa
  • Ethiopia
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How they compare

Africa currently reports 639,604 against 57,452 in Ethiopia, a difference of 582,152.

That makes Africa's figure about 11.1 times Ethiopia's.

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

Africa ranks 6th and Ethiopia ranks 8th of 89 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Ethiopia Difference Ahead
1990s 317,648 26,451 291,196 Africa
2000s 394,303 36,591 357,711 Africa
2010s 497,792 44,271 453,521 Africa
2020s 595,573 52,157 543,416 Africa
2030s 639,604 57,452 582,152 Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Africa or Ethiopia?
Africa, at 639,604 against 57,452 in Ethiopia as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Africa and Ethiopia?
582,152, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Ethiopia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Africa and Ethiopia rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Africa ranks 6th and Ethiopia ranks 8th 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.