Iran vs Yemen: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Iran
18,410
in 2030
Yemen
19,054
in 2030
Iran rank
23rd
Yemen rank
22nd

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Iran
  • Yemen
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How they compare

Yemen currently reports 19,054 against 18,410 in Iran, a difference of 644.

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

Iran ranks 23rd and Yemen ranks 22nd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 4 and Yemen in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Yemen Difference Ahead
1990s 25,598 8,327 17,271 Iran
2000s 19,515 10,514 9,001 Iran
2010s 19,391 12,961 6,430 Iran
2020s 20,225 16,888 3,338 Iran
2030s 18,410 19,054 644.6 Yemen

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Iran or Yemen?
Yemen, at 19,054 against 18,410 in Iran as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Iran and Yemen?
644, with Yemen ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Yemen?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Iran and Yemen rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Iran ranks 23rd and Yemen ranks 22nd 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.