Ghana vs Mali: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Ghana
12,710
in 2030
Mali
12,771
in 2030
Ghana rank
35th
Mali rank
34th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Ghana
  • Mali
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How they compare

Mali currently reports 12,771 against 12,710 in Ghana, a difference of 61.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Ghana ahead.

Ghana ranks 35th and Mali ranks 34th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 4 and Mali in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Mali Difference Ahead
1990s 7,604 4,753 2,851 Ghana
2000s 9,005 6,236 2,769 Ghana
2010s 10,919 8,780 2,140 Ghana
2020s 12,328 11,407 921.16 Ghana
2030s 12,710 12,771 61.5 Mali

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Ghana or Mali?
Mali, at 12,771 against 12,710 in Ghana as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Ghana and Mali?
61, with Mali ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Mali?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ghana and Mali rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Ghana ranks 35th and Mali 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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About this data

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.