Chile vs Nicaragua: Child population
Chile
4,029
in 2025
Nicaragua
2,381
in 2025
Chile rank
11th
Nicaragua rank
14th
Child population over time
- Chile
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Chile currently reports 4,029 against 2,381 in Nicaragua, a difference of 1,648.
That makes Chile's figure about 1.7 times Nicaragua's.
Across all 76 years both countries report, Chile has been ahead every year.
Chile ranks 11th and Nicaragua ranks 14th of 36 countries.
Chile has averaged higher in every one of the 8 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3,289 | 796.74 | 2,492 | Chile |
| 1960s | 4,058 | 1,116 | 2,942 | Chile |
| 1970s | 4,505 | 1,510 | 2,996 | Chile |
| 1980s | 4,633 | 1,979 | 2,654 | Chile |
| 1990s | 4,886 | 2,342 | 2,544 | Chile |
| 2000s | 4,802 | 2,360 | 2,442 | Chile |
| 2010s | 4,413 | 2,362 | 2,050 | Chile |
| 2020s | 4,162 | 2,382 | 1,780 | Chile |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child population, Chile or Nicaragua?
- Chile, at 4,029 against 2,381 in Nicaragua as of 2025.
- What is the difference in child population between Chile and Nicaragua?
- 1,648, with Chile ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Nicaragua?
- 76 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2025.
- How do Chile and Nicaragua rank globally for child population?
- Chile ranks 11th and Nicaragua ranks 14th 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.