Mexico vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Mexico
30,197
in 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa
552,879
in 2030
Mexico rank
13th
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
10th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Mexico
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
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How they compare

Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 552,879 against 30,197 in Mexico, a difference of 522,682.

That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 18.3 times Mexico's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.

Mexico ranks 13th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 10th of 188 countries.

Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico Sub-Saharan Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 33,026 255,135 222,108 Sub-Saharan Africa
2000s 33,896 328,166 294,270 Sub-Saharan Africa
2010s 33,705 420,956 387,251 Sub-Saharan Africa
2020s 31,837 508,994 477,156 Sub-Saharan Africa
2030s 30,197 552,879 522,682 Sub-Saharan Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Mexico or Sub-Saharan Africa?
Sub-Saharan Africa, at 552,879 against 30,197 in Mexico as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Mexico and Sub-Saharan Africa?
522,682, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Sub-Saharan Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Mexico and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Mexico ranks 13th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 10th 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.