Nigeria vs Pakistan: Child population (UN estimates and projections)
Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 99,803 against 94,592 in Pakistan, a difference of 5,211.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.1 times Pakistan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Pakistan ahead.
Nigeria ranks 3rd and Pakistan ranks 4th of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 2 and Pakistan in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48,790 | 58,771 | 9,980 | Pakistan |
| 2000s | 63,152 | 72,043 | 8,891 | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 83,009 | 83,469 | 459.32 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 95,644 | 91,974 | 3,670 | Nigeria |
| 2030s | 99,803 | 94,592 | 5,210 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Nigeria or Pakistan?
- Nigeria, at 99,803 against 94,592 in Pakistan as of 2030.
- What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Nigeria and Pakistan?
- 5,211, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Pakistan?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Nigeria and Pakistan rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Nigeria ranks 3rd and Pakistan ranks 4th 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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About this data
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.