India vs Nigeria: Child population (UN estimates and projections)
Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time
- India
- Nigeria
How they compare
India currently reports 341,454 against 99,803 in Nigeria, a difference of 241,651.
That makes India's figure about 3.4 times Nigeria's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
India ranks 1st and Nigeria ranks 3rd of 188 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 355,137 | 48,790 | 306,347 | India |
| 2000s | 385,137 | 63,152 | 321,985 | India |
| 2010s | 383,484 | 83,009 | 300,475 | India |
| 2020s | 355,954 | 95,644 | 260,311 | India |
| 2030s | 341,454 | 99,803 | 241,651 | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), India or Nigeria?
- India, at 341,454 against 99,803 in Nigeria as of 2030.
- What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between India and Nigeria?
- 241,651, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Nigeria?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do India and Nigeria rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- India ranks 1st and Nigeria ranks 3rd 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
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.