China vs West and Central Africa: Women of reproductive age
China
319.44 million
in 2023
West and Central Africa
145.34 million
in 2023
China rank
2nd
West and Central Africa rank
5th
Women of reproductive age over time
- China
- West and Central Africa
How they compare
China currently reports 319.44 million against 145.34 million in West and Central Africa, a difference of 174.10 million.
That makes China's figure about 2.2 times West and Central Africa's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and West and Central Africa ranks 5th of 200 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | West and Central Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 333.18 million | 63.31 million | 269.86 million | China |
| 2000s | 365.20 million | 85.13 million | 280.07 million | China |
| 2010s | 360.02 million | 113.36 million | 246.65 million | China |
| 2020s | 326.32 million | 138.92 million | 187.40 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher women of reproductive age, China or West and Central Africa?
- China, at 319.44 million against 145.34 million in West and Central Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in women of reproductive age between China and West and Central Africa?
- 174.10 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and West and Central Africa?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do China and West and Central Africa rank globally for women of reproductive age?
- China ranks 2nd and West and Central Africa ranks 5th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Women of reproductive age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.