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

Mozambique
17,379
in 2030
Western Africa
198,948
in 2030
Mozambique rank
24th
Western Africa rank
25th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Mozambique
  • Western Africa
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How they compare

Western Africa currently reports 198,948 against 17,379 in Mozambique, a difference of 181,569.

That makes Western Africa's figure about 11.4 times Mozambique's.

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

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

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mozambique Western Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 6,939 94,402 87,463 Western Africa
2000s 9,133 122,113 112,981 Western Africa
2010s 11,992 159,001 147,010 Western Africa
2020s 15,531 187,925 172,394 Western Africa
2030s 17,379 198,948 181,569 Western Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Mozambique or Western Africa?
Western Africa, at 198,948 against 17,379 in Mozambique as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Mozambique and Western Africa?
181,569, with Western Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Western Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Mozambique and Western Africa rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Mozambique ranks 24th and Western 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.