Botswana vs Costa Rica: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Botswana
855.49
in 2030
Costa Rica
838.24
in 2030
Botswana rank
130th
Costa Rica rank
132nd

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Botswana
  • Costa Rica
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How they compare

Botswana currently reports 855.49 against 838.24 in Costa Rica, a difference of 17.25.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Costa Rica ahead.

Botswana ranks 130th and Costa Rica ranks 132nd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and Costa Rica in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Botswana Costa Rica Difference Ahead
1990s 623.73 1,190 566.32 Costa Rica
2000s 656.24 1,186 529.36 Costa Rica
2010s 744.08 1,092 347.77 Costa Rica
2020s 813.63 953.74 140.11 Costa Rica
2030s 855.49 838.24 17.24 Botswana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Botswana or Costa Rica?
Botswana, at 855.49 against 838.24 in Costa Rica as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Botswana and Costa Rica?
17.25, with Botswana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Costa Rica?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Botswana and Costa Rica rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Botswana ranks 130th and Costa Rica ranks 132nd 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.