Ghana vs Latin America and the Caribbean: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Ghana
12,710
in 2030
Latin America and the Caribbean
139,807
in 2030
Ghana rank
35th
Latin America and the Caribbean rank
34th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Ghana
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
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How they compare

Latin America and the Caribbean currently reports 139,807 against 12,710 in Ghana, a difference of 127,097.

That makes Latin America and the Caribbean's figure about 11.0 times Ghana's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean has been ahead every year.

Ghana ranks 35th and Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 34th of 188 countries.

Latin America and the Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Latin America and the Caribbean Difference Ahead
1990s 7,604 164,431 156,827 Latin America and the Caribbean
2000s 9,005 165,740 156,734 Latin America and the Caribbean
2010s 10,919 158,902 147,983 Latin America and the Caribbean
2020s 12,328 148,010 135,682 Latin America and the Caribbean
2030s 12,710 139,807 127,097 Latin America and the Caribbean

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Ghana or Latin America and the Caribbean?
Latin America and the Caribbean, at 139,807 against 12,710 in Ghana as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Ghana and Latin America and the Caribbean?
127,097, with Latin America and the Caribbean ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Latin America and the Caribbean?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ghana and Latin America and the Caribbean rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Ghana ranks 35th and Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 34th 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.