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

Southern Africa
20,374
in 2030
Spain
5,413
in 2030
Southern Africa rank
67th
Spain rank
66th

Child population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Southern Africa
  • Spain
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How they compare

Southern Africa currently reports 20,374 against 5,413 in Spain, a difference of 14,961.

That makes Southern Africa's figure about 3.8 times Spain's.

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

Southern Africa ranks 67th and Spain ranks 66th of 89 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Southern Africa Spain Difference Ahead
1990s 18,913 6,825 12,088 Southern Africa
2000s 18,251 6,389 11,863 Southern Africa
2010s 18,710 6,990 11,720 Southern Africa
2020s 19,782 6,133 13,649 Southern Africa
2030s 20,374 5,413 14,961 Southern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child population (un estimates and projections), Southern Africa or Spain?
Southern Africa, at 20,374 against 5,413 in Spain as of 2030.
What is the difference in child population (un estimates and projections) between Southern Africa and Spain?
14,961, with Southern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Southern Africa and Spain?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Southern Africa and Spain rank globally for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Southern Africa ranks 67th and Spain ranks 66th 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.