India vs World: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

India
341,454
in 2030
World
1.96 million
in 2030
India rank
1st
World rank
1st

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • India
  • World
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How they compare

World currently reports 1.96 million against 341,454 in India, a difference of 1.62 million.

That makes World's figure about 5.7 times India's.

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

India ranks 1st and World ranks 1st of 189 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade India World Difference Ahead
1990s 355,137 1.83 million 1.47 million World
2000s 385,137 1.88 million 1.49 million World
2010s 383,484 1.98 million 1.59 million World
2020s 355,954 2.01 million 1.65 million World
2030s 341,454 1.96 million 1.62 million World

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), India or World?
World, at 1.96 million against 341,454 in India as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between India and World?
1.62 million, with World ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and World?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do India and World rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
India ranks 1st and World ranks 1st of 189 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.