Germany vs Japan: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Germany
11,292
in 2030
Japan
12,429
in 2030
Germany rank
38th
Japan rank
37th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Germany
  • Japan
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How they compare

Japan currently reports 12,429 against 11,292 in Germany, a difference of 1,137.

That makes Japan's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

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

Germany ranks 38th and Japan ranks 37th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Japan Difference Ahead
1990s 13,158 20,050 6,892 Japan
2000s 11,969 17,690 5,721 Japan
2010s 11,011 16,437 5,426 Japan
2020s 11,605 14,025 2,420 Japan
2030s 11,292 12,429 1,137 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Germany or Japan?
Japan, at 12,429 against 11,292 in Germany as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Germany and Japan?
1,137, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Germany and Japan rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Germany ranks 38th and Japan ranks 37th 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.