Northern Europe vs Sri Lanka: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Northern Europe
17,177
in 2030
Sri Lanka
4,804
in 2030
Northern Europe rank
73rd
Sri Lanka rank
70th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Northern Europe
  • Sri Lanka
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How they compare

Northern Europe currently reports 17,177 against 4,804 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 12,373.

That makes Northern Europe's figure about 3.6 times Sri Lanka's.

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

Northern Europe ranks 73rd and Sri Lanka ranks 70th of 89 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Northern Europe Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
1990s 18,181 5,198 12,982 Northern Europe
2000s 17,562 5,236 12,325 Northern Europe
2010s 18,156 5,337 12,818 Northern Europe
2020s 18,163 5,062 13,101 Northern Europe
2030s 17,177 4,804 12,373 Northern Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Northern Europe or Sri Lanka?
Northern Europe, at 17,177 against 4,804 in Sri Lanka as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Northern Europe and Sri Lanka?
12,373, with Northern Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Europe and Sri Lanka?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Northern Europe and Sri Lanka rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Northern Europe ranks 73rd and Sri Lanka ranks 70th 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
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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.