Northern Africa vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Northern Africa
86,725
in 2030
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
11,226
in 2030
Northern Africa rank
39th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
39th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Northern Africa
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Northern Africa currently reports 86,725 against 11,226 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 75,499.

That makes Northern Africa's figure about 7.7 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

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

Northern Africa ranks 39th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 39th of 89 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Northern Africa United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 62,513 11,246 51,267 Northern Africa
2000s 66,137 11,053 55,084 Northern Africa
2010s 76,836 11,647 65,189 Northern Africa
2020s 86,579 11,786 74,793 Northern Africa
2030s 86,725 11,226 75,498 Northern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Northern Africa or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Northern Africa, at 86,725 against 11,226 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Northern Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
75,499, with Northern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Northern Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Northern Africa ranks 39th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 39th of 89 groups.
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.