Burkina Faso vs Malawi: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Burkina Faso
10,122
in 2030
Malawi
9,494
in 2030
Burkina Faso rank
44th
Malawi rank
46th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Burkina Faso
  • Malawi
02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k199020102030

How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 10,122 against 9,494 in Malawi, a difference of 628.

That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.1 times Malawi's.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 44th and Malawi ranks 46th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Malawi Difference Ahead
1990s 4,853 4,732 121.85 Burkina Faso
2000s 6,290 5,876 414.07 Burkina Faso
2010s 8,397 7,640 757.49 Burkina Faso
2020s 9,835 8,877 957.9 Burkina Faso
2030s 10,122 9,494 628.23 Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Burkina Faso or Malawi?
Burkina Faso, at 10,122 against 9,494 in Malawi as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Burkina Faso and Malawi?
628, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Malawi?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Burkina Faso and Malawi rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Burkina Faso ranks 44th and Malawi ranks 46th 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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About this data

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.