Kenya vs Viet Nam: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Kenya
21,579
in 2030
Viet Nam
20,794
in 2030
Kenya rank
17th
Viet Nam rank
19th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Kenya
  • Viet Nam
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How they compare

Kenya currently reports 21,579 against 20,794 in Viet Nam, a difference of 785.

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

Kenya ranks 17th and Viet Nam ranks 19th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 1 and Viet Nam in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Kenya Viet Nam Difference Ahead
1990s 12,551 25,581 13,031 Viet Nam
2000s 15,777 22,786 7,009 Viet Nam
2010s 19,515 22,377 2,862 Viet Nam
2020s 20,875 23,040 2,166 Viet Nam
2030s 21,579 20,794 784.7 Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Kenya or Viet Nam?
Kenya, at 21,579 against 20,794 in Viet Nam as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Kenya and Viet Nam?
785, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Viet Nam?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Kenya and Viet Nam rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Kenya ranks 17th and Viet Nam ranks 19th 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.