Brazil vs Mexico: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Brazil
38,780
in 2030
Mexico
30,197
in 2030
Brazil rank
10th
Mexico rank
13th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Brazil
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Brazil currently reports 38,780 against 30,197 in Mexico, a difference of 8,583.

That makes Brazil's figure about 1.3 times Mexico's.

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

Brazil ranks 10th and Mexico ranks 13th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil Mexico Difference Ahead
1990s 52,929 33,026 19,903 Brazil
2000s 50,262 33,896 16,366 Brazil
2010s 45,572 33,705 11,868 Brazil
2020s 41,404 31,837 9,567 Brazil
2030s 38,780 30,197 8,583 Brazil

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil, at 38,780 against 30,197 in Mexico as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Brazil and Mexico?
8,583, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Mexico?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Brazil and Mexico rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Brazil ranks 10th and Mexico ranks 13th 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
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.