Japan vs Northern Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Japan
12,429
in 2030
Northern Africa
86,725
in 2030
Japan rank
37th
Northern Africa rank
39th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Japan
  • Northern Africa
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How they compare

Northern Africa currently reports 86,725 against 12,429 in Japan, a difference of 74,296.

That makes Northern Africa's figure about 7.0 times Japan's.

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

Japan ranks 37th and Northern Africa ranks 39th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Japan Northern Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 20,050 62,513 42,463 Northern Africa
2000s 17,690 66,137 48,447 Northern Africa
2010s 16,437 76,836 60,399 Northern Africa
2020s 14,025 86,579 72,555 Northern Africa
2030s 12,429 86,725 74,296 Northern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Japan or Northern Africa?
Northern Africa, at 86,725 against 12,429 in Japan as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Japan and Northern Africa?
74,296, with Northern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Northern Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Japan and Northern Africa rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Japan ranks 37th and Northern Africa ranks 39th 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.