Iran vs Iraq: Child population (UN estimates and projections)
Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time
- Iran
- Iraq
How they compare
Iran currently reports 18,410 against 17,091 in Iraq, a difference of 1,319.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 23rd and Iraq ranks 26th of 188 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25,598 | 9,070 | 16,528 | Iran |
| 2000s | 19,515 | 11,702 | 7,813 | Iran |
| 2010s | 19,391 | 14,712 | 4,679 | Iran |
| 2020s | 20,225 | 16,773 | 3,452 | Iran |
| 2030s | 18,410 | 17,091 | 1,319 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Iran or Iraq?
- Iran, at 18,410 against 17,091 in Iraq as of 2030.
- What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Iran and Iraq?
- 1,319, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Iraq?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Iran and Iraq rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Iran ranks 23rd and Iraq ranks 26th 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.