Benin vs Senegal: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Benin
6,548
in 2030
Senegal
7,600
in 2030
Benin rank
57th
Senegal rank
54th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Benin
  • Senegal
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How they compare

Senegal currently reports 7,600 against 6,548 in Benin, a difference of 1,052.

That makes Senegal's figure about 1.2 times Benin's.

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

Benin ranks 57th and Senegal ranks 54th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Senegal Difference Ahead
1990s 2,812 3,952 1,141 Senegal
2000s 3,719 4,795 1,076 Senegal
2010s 4,871 6,072 1,201 Senegal
2020s 6,046 7,117 1,071 Senegal
2030s 6,548 7,600 1,052 Senegal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Benin or Senegal?
Senegal, at 7,600 against 6,548 in Benin as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Benin and Senegal?
1,052, with Senegal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Senegal?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Benin and Senegal rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Benin ranks 57th and Senegal ranks 54th of 188 countries.
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.