Malawi vs Somalia: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Malawi
9,494
in 2030
Somalia
10,410
in 2030
Malawi rank
46th
Somalia rank
43rd

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Malawi
  • Somalia
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How they compare

Somalia currently reports 10,410 against 9,494 in Malawi, a difference of 916.

That makes Somalia's figure about 1.1 times Malawi's.

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

Malawi ranks 46th and Somalia ranks 43rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 3 and Somalia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Somalia Difference Ahead
1990s 4,732 3,440 1,292 Malawi
2000s 5,876 5,028 847.68 Malawi
2010s 7,640 6,575 1,065 Malawi
2020s 8,877 9,016 138.69 Somalia
2030s 9,494 10,410 916.53 Somalia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Malawi or Somalia?
Somalia, at 10,410 against 9,494 in Malawi as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Malawi and Somalia?
916, with Somalia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Somalia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Malawi and Somalia rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Malawi ranks 46th and Somalia ranks 43rd 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.