Iraq vs Western Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Iraq
17,091
in 2030
Western Africa
198,948
in 2030
Iraq rank
26th
Western Africa rank
25th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Iraq
  • Western Africa
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How they compare

Western Africa currently reports 198,948 against 17,091 in Iraq, a difference of 181,857.

That makes Western Africa's figure about 11.6 times Iraq's.

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

Iraq ranks 26th and Western Africa ranks 25th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Iraq Western Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 9,070 94,402 85,332 Western Africa
2000s 11,702 122,113 110,411 Western Africa
2010s 14,712 159,001 144,290 Western Africa
2020s 16,773 187,925 171,152 Western Africa
2030s 17,091 198,948 181,857 Western Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Iraq or Western Africa?
Western Africa, at 198,948 against 17,091 in Iraq as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Iraq and Western Africa?
181,857, with Western Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Western Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Iraq and Western Africa rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Iraq ranks 26th and Western Africa ranks 25th 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.