Eastern Africa vs South Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Eastern Africa
223,115
in 2030
South Africa
17,151
in 2030
Eastern Africa rank
22nd
South Africa rank
25th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Eastern Africa
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Eastern Africa currently reports 223,115 against 17,151 in South Africa, a difference of 205,964.

That makes Eastern Africa's figure about 13.0 times South Africa's.

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

Eastern Africa ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 25th of 89 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Africa South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 103,708 16,369 87,339 Eastern Africa
2000s 135,640 15,634 120,006 Eastern Africa
2010s 171,429 15,914 155,515 Eastern Africa
2020s 204,649 16,639 188,010 Eastern Africa
2030s 223,115 17,151 205,964 Eastern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Eastern Africa or South Africa?
Eastern Africa, at 223,115 against 17,151 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Eastern Africa and South Africa?
205,964, with Eastern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa and South Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Eastern Africa and South Africa rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Eastern Africa ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 25th of 89 groups.
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
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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.