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

Burkina Faso
10,122
in 2030
Somalia
10,410
in 2030
Burkina Faso rank
44th
Somalia rank
43rd

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Burkina Faso
  • Somalia
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How they compare

Somalia currently reports 10,410 against 10,122 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 288.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 44th and Somalia ranks 43rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 4 and Somalia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Somalia Difference Ahead
1990s 4,853 3,440 1,414 Burkina Faso
2000s 6,290 5,028 1,262 Burkina Faso
2010s 8,397 6,575 1,822 Burkina Faso
2020s 9,835 9,016 819.2 Burkina Faso
2030s 10,122 10,410 288.3 Somalia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Burkina Faso or Somalia?
Somalia, at 10,410 against 10,122 in Burkina Faso as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Burkina Faso and Somalia?
288, with Somalia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Somalia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Burkina Faso and Somalia rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Burkina Faso ranks 44th and Somalia ranks 43rd 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.