South Africa vs Türkiye: Child population (UN estimates and projections)

South Africa
17,151
in 2030
Türkiye
16,631
in 2030
South Africa rank
25th
Türkiye rank
27th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • South Africa
  • Türkiye
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 17,151 against 16,631 in Türkiye, a difference of 520.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Türkiye ahead.

South Africa ranks 25th and Türkiye ranks 27th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Türkiye in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Türkiye Difference Ahead
1990s 16,369 20,138 3,769 Türkiye
2000s 15,634 19,390 3,756 Türkiye
2010s 15,914 19,143 3,229 Türkiye
2020s 16,639 18,488 1,849 Türkiye
2030s 17,151 16,631 519.5 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), South Africa or Türkiye?
South Africa, at 17,151 against 16,631 in Türkiye as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between South Africa and Türkiye?
520, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Türkiye?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do South Africa and Türkiye rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
South Africa ranks 25th and Türkiye ranks 27th 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.