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

South America
85,918
in 2030
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
11,226
in 2030
South America rank
40th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
39th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

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

South America currently reports 85,918 against 11,226 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 74,692.

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

Across all 41 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.

South America ranks 40th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 39th of 89 groups.

South America has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South America United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 106,899 11,246 95,653 South America
2000s 106,060 11,053 95,007 South America
2010s 99,809 11,647 88,162 South America
2020s 91,657 11,786 79,871 South America
2030s 85,918 11,226 74,691 South America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), South America or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
South America, at 85,918 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 South America and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
74,692, with South America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South America and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do South America and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
South America ranks 40th 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.