Japan vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Japan
12,429
in 2030
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
11,226
in 2030
Japan rank
37th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
39th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Japan
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Japan currently reports 12,429 against 11,226 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 1,203.

That makes Japan's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

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

Japan ranks 37th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 39th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Japan United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 20,050 11,246 8,804 Japan
2000s 17,690 11,053 6,637 Japan
2010s 16,437 11,647 4,789 Japan
2020s 14,025 11,786 2,239 Japan
2030s 12,429 11,226 1,202 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Japan or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Japan, at 12,429 against 11,226 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Japan and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
1,203, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Japan and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Japan ranks 37th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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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.