Iraq vs Turkey: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Iraq
17,091
in 2030
Turkey
16,631
in 2030
Iraq rank
26th
Turkey rank
27th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Iraq
  • Turkey
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How they compare

Iraq currently reports 17,091 against 16,631 in Turkey, a difference of 460.

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

Iraq ranks 26th and Turkey ranks 27th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 1 and Turkey in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iraq Turkey Difference Ahead
1990s 9,070 20,138 11,068 Turkey
2000s 11,702 19,390 7,688 Turkey
2010s 14,712 19,143 4,432 Turkey
2020s 16,773 18,488 1,715 Turkey
2030s 17,091 16,631 459.7 Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Iraq or Turkey?
Iraq, at 17,091 against 16,631 in Turkey as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Iraq and Turkey?
460, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Turkey?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Iraq and Turkey rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Iraq ranks 26th and Turkey ranks 27th 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

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.