Colombia vs Zambia: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Colombia
10,499
in 2030
Zambia
9,719
in 2030
Colombia rank
42nd
Zambia rank
45th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Colombia
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Colombia currently reports 10,499 against 9,719 in Zambia, a difference of 780.

That makes Colombia's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.

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

Colombia ranks 42nd and Zambia ranks 45th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Zambia Difference Ahead
1990s 12,200 4,203 7,997 Colombia
2000s 12,704 5,482 7,223 Colombia
2010s 11,620 7,303 4,317 Colombia
2020s 10,728 8,910 1,818 Colombia
2030s 10,499 9,719 780.44 Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Colombia or Zambia?
Colombia, at 10,499 against 9,719 in Zambia as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Colombia and Zambia?
780, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Zambia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Colombia and Zambia rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Colombia ranks 42nd and Zambia ranks 45th 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.