Colombia vs Northern Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Colombia
10,499
in 2030
Northern Africa
86,725
in 2030
Colombia rank
42nd
Northern Africa rank
39th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Colombia
  • Northern Africa
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How they compare

Northern Africa currently reports 86,725 against 10,499 in Colombia, a difference of 76,226.

That makes Northern Africa's figure about 8.3 times Colombia's.

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

Colombia ranks 42nd and Northern Africa ranks 39th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Northern Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 12,200 62,513 50,313 Northern Africa
2000s 12,704 66,137 53,432 Northern Africa
2010s 11,620 76,836 65,216 Northern Africa
2020s 10,728 86,579 75,851 Northern Africa
2030s 10,499 86,725 76,226 Northern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Colombia or Northern Africa?
Northern Africa, at 86,725 against 10,499 in Colombia as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Colombia and Northern Africa?
76,226, with Northern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Northern Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Colombia and Northern Africa rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Colombia ranks 42nd and Northern Africa ranks 39th 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.