Asia and the Pacific vs China: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Asia and the Pacific
896,603
in 2030
China
169,741
in 2030
Asia and the Pacific rank
5th
China rank
2nd

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Asia and the Pacific
  • China
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How they compare

Asia and the Pacific currently reports 896,603 against 169,741 in China, a difference of 726,862.

That makes Asia and the Pacific's figure about 5.3 times China's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Asia and the Pacific has been ahead every year.

Asia and the Pacific ranks 5th and China ranks 2nd of 89 groups.

Asia and the Pacific has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Asia and the Pacific China Difference Ahead
1990s 1.06 million 331,018 728,265 Asia and the Pacific
2000s 1.05 million 275,253 771,055 Asia and the Pacific
2010s 1.04 million 254,769 780,486 Asia and the Pacific
2020s 973,707 220,946 752,761 Asia and the Pacific
2030s 896,603 169,741 726,862 Asia and the Pacific

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Asia and the Pacific or China?
Asia and the Pacific, at 896,603 against 169,741 in China as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Asia and the Pacific and China?
726,862, with Asia and the Pacific ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Asia and the Pacific and China?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Asia and the Pacific and China rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Asia and the Pacific ranks 5th and China ranks 2nd 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.