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

Africa
639,604
in 2030
Indonesia
66,364
in 2030
Africa rank
6th
Indonesia rank
5th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Africa
  • Indonesia
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How they compare

Africa currently reports 639,604 against 66,364 in Indonesia, a difference of 573,240.

That makes Africa's figure about 9.6 times Indonesia's.

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

Africa ranks 6th and Indonesia ranks 5th of 89 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Indonesia Difference Ahead
1990s 317,648 66,329 251,318 Africa
2000s 394,303 67,234 327,069 Africa
2010s 497,792 70,242 427,549 Africa
2020s 595,573 69,240 526,334 Africa
2030s 639,604 66,364 573,240 Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Africa or Indonesia?
Africa, at 639,604 against 66,364 in Indonesia as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Africa and Indonesia?
573,240, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Indonesia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Africa and Indonesia rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Africa ranks 6th and Indonesia ranks 5th 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.