MENA vs South Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14)
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) over time
- MENA
- South Africa
How they compare
MENA currently reports 169,766 against 17,151 in South Africa, a difference of 152,615.
That makes MENA's figure about 9.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, MENA has been ahead every year.
MENA ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 25th of 89 groups.
MENA has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MENA | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 124,026 | 16,369 | 107,657 | MENA |
| 2000s | 129,807 | 15,634 | 114,173 | MENA |
| 2010s | 149,280 | 15,914 | 133,365 | MENA |
| 2020s | 167,666 | 16,639 | 151,027 | MENA |
| 2030s | 169,766 | 17,151 | 152,615 | MENA |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), MENA or South Africa?
- MENA, at 169,766 against 17,151 in South Africa as of 2030.
- What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between MENA and South Africa?
- 152,615, with MENA ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MENA and South Africa?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do MENA and South Africa rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- MENA ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 25th of 89 groups.
- 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
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.