Argentina vs Mexico: Child population
Argentina
11,824
in 2025
Mexico
38,493
in 2025
Argentina rank
4th
Mexico rank
2nd
Child population over time
- Argentina
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 38,493 against 11,824 in Argentina, a difference of 26,669.
That makes Mexico's figure about 3.3 times Argentina's.
Across all 76 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 4th and Mexico ranks 2nd of 36 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 8 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6,774 | 16,224 | 9,450 | Mexico |
| 1960s | 7,886 | 23,010 | 15,124 | Mexico |
| 1970s | 9,008 | 31,506 | 22,497 | Mexico |
| 1980s | 10,787 | 36,997 | 26,210 | Mexico |
| 1990s | 12,156 | 39,061 | 26,905 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 12,594 | 40,334 | 27,740 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 12,873 | 40,414 | 27,540 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 12,323 | 39,121 | 26,797 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child population, Argentina or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 38,493 against 11,824 in Argentina as of 2025.
- What is the difference in child population between Argentina and Mexico?
- 26,669, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Mexico?
- 76 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2025.
- How do Argentina and Mexico rank globally for child population?
- Argentina ranks 4th and Mexico ranks 2nd of 36 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Child population (in thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.