Rwanda vs Southern Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

Rwanda
5,716
in 2030
Southern Africa
20,374
in 2030
Rwanda rank
64th
Southern Africa rank
67th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Rwanda
  • Southern Africa
5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k199020102030

How they compare

Southern Africa currently reports 20,374 against 5,716 in Rwanda, a difference of 14,658.

That makes Southern Africa's figure about 3.6 times Rwanda's.

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

Rwanda ranks 64th and Southern Africa ranks 67th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Rwanda Southern Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 3,652 18,913 15,261 Southern Africa
2000s 3,932 18,251 14,319 Southern Africa
2010s 4,738 18,710 13,972 Southern Africa
2020s 5,373 19,782 14,409 Southern Africa
2030s 5,716 20,374 14,659 Southern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Rwanda or Southern Africa?
Southern Africa, at 20,374 against 5,716 in Rwanda as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Rwanda and Southern Africa?
14,658, with Southern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Southern Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Rwanda and Southern Africa rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Rwanda ranks 64th and Southern Africa ranks 67th 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.