Mozambique vs South Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Mozambique
17,379
in 2030
South Africa
17,151
in 2030
Mozambique rank
24th
South Africa rank
25th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Mozambique
  • South Africa
5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k15.0k17.5k199020102030

How they compare

Mozambique currently reports 17,379 against 17,151 in South Africa, a difference of 228.

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

Mozambique ranks 24th and South Africa ranks 25th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Mozambique averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mozambique South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 6,939 16,369 9,430 South Africa
2000s 9,133 15,634 6,502 South Africa
2010s 11,992 15,914 3,923 South Africa
2020s 15,531 16,639 1,108 South Africa
2030s 17,379 17,151 228.3 Mozambique

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Mozambique or South Africa?
Mozambique, at 17,379 against 17,151 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Mozambique and South Africa?
228, with Mozambique ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and South Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Mozambique and South Africa rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Mozambique ranks 24th and South Africa ranks 25th 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.