South Korea vs Northern Europe: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14)

South Korea
4,318
in 2030
Northern Europe
17,177
in 2030
South Korea rank
74th
Northern Europe rank
73rd

Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) over time

  • South Korea
  • Northern Europe
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How they compare

Northern Europe currently reports 17,177 against 4,318 in South Korea, a difference of 12,859.

That makes Northern Europe's figure about 4.0 times South Korea's.

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

South Korea ranks 74th and Northern Europe ranks 73rd of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Korea Northern Europe Difference Ahead
1990s 10,589 18,181 7,591 Northern Europe
2000s 9,184 17,562 8,378 Northern Europe
2010s 7,136 18,156 11,020 Northern Europe
2020s 5,380 18,163 12,784 Northern Europe
2030s 4,318 17,177 12,859 Northern Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), South Korea or Northern Europe?
Northern Europe, at 17,177 against 4,318 in South Korea as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between South Korea and Northern Europe?
12,859, with Northern Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Northern Europe?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do South Korea and Northern Europe rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
South Korea ranks 74th and Northern Europe ranks 73rd 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
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.