Cameroon vs Ghana: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Cameroon
13,337
in 2030
Ghana
12,710
in 2030
Cameroon rank
32nd
Ghana rank
35th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Cameroon
  • Ghana
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How they compare

Cameroon currently reports 13,337 against 12,710 in Ghana, a difference of 627.

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

Cameroon ranks 32nd and Ghana ranks 35th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 1 and Ghana in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Ghana Difference Ahead
1990s 5,905 7,604 1,699 Ghana
2000s 7,472 9,005 1,534 Ghana
2010s 9,722 10,919 1,197 Ghana
2020s 12,164 12,328 164.17 Ghana
2030s 13,337 12,710 627.4 Cameroon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Cameroon or Ghana?
Cameroon, at 13,337 against 12,710 in Ghana as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Cameroon and Ghana?
627, with Cameroon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Ghana?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Cameroon and Ghana rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Cameroon ranks 32nd and Ghana ranks 35th 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
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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.