MENA vs Turkey: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

MENA
169,766
in 2030
Turkey
16,631
in 2030
MENA rank
28th
Turkey rank
27th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • MENA
  • Turkey
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How they compare

MENA currently reports 169,766 against 16,631 in Turkey, a difference of 153,135.

That makes MENA's figure about 10.2 times Turkey's.

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

MENA ranks 28th and Turkey ranks 27th of 89 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade MENA Turkey Difference Ahead
1990s 124,026 20,138 103,888 MENA
2000s 129,807 19,390 110,417 MENA
2010s 149,280 19,143 130,136 MENA
2020s 167,666 18,488 149,178 MENA
2030s 169,766 16,631 153,135 MENA

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), MENA or Turkey?
MENA, at 169,766 against 16,631 in Turkey as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between MENA and Turkey?
153,135, with MENA ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for MENA and Turkey?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do MENA and Turkey rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
MENA ranks 28th and Turkey ranks 27th 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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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.