Indonesia vs Nigeria: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Indonesia
66,364
in 2030
Nigeria
99,803
in 2030
Indonesia rank
5th
Nigeria rank
3rd

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Indonesia
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 99,803 against 66,364 in Indonesia, a difference of 33,439.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.5 times Indonesia's.

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

Indonesia ranks 5th and Nigeria ranks 3rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Indonesia averaged higher in 2 and Nigeria in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Indonesia Nigeria Difference Ahead
1990s 66,329 48,790 17,539 Indonesia
2000s 67,234 63,152 4,082 Indonesia
2010s 70,242 83,009 12,767 Nigeria
2020s 69,240 95,644 26,404 Nigeria
2030s 66,364 99,803 33,439 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Indonesia or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 99,803 against 66,364 in Indonesia as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Indonesia and Nigeria?
33,439, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Nigeria?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Indonesia and Nigeria rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Indonesia ranks 5th 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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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.