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

Niger
14,378
in 2030
Western Africa
198,948
in 2030
Niger rank
28th
Western Africa rank
25th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Niger
  • Western Africa
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How they compare

Western Africa currently reports 198,948 against 14,378 in Niger, a difference of 184,570.

That makes Western Africa's figure about 13.8 times Niger's.

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

Niger ranks 28th 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 Niger Western Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 4,500 94,402 89,902 Western Africa
2000s 6,581 122,113 115,532 Western Africa
2010s 9,639 159,001 149,362 Western Africa
2020s 12,746 187,925 175,180 Western Africa
2030s 14,378 198,948 184,570 Western Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Niger or Western Africa?
Western Africa, at 198,948 against 14,378 in Niger as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Niger and Western Africa?
184,570, with Western Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Western Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Niger and Western Africa rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Niger ranks 28th 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
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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.