África Oriental y Meridional vs South Africa: Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or
África Oriental y Meridional
25.90 million
in 2024
South Africa
2.41 million
in 2024
África Oriental y Meridional rank
11th
South Africa rank
8th
Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or over time
- África Oriental y Meridional
- South Africa
How they compare
África Oriental y Meridional currently reports 25.90 million against 2.41 million in South Africa, a difference of 23.49 million.
That makes África Oriental y Meridional's figure about 10.7 times South Africa's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, África Oriental y Meridional has been ahead every year.
África Oriental y Meridional ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 8th of 17 groups.
África Oriental y Meridional has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | África Oriental y Meridional | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26.56 million | 3.00 million | 23.56 million | África Oriental y Meridional |
| 2020s | 26.22 million | 2.53 million | 23.69 million | África Oriental y Meridional |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or, África Oriental y Meridional or South Africa?
- África Oriental y Meridional, at 25.90 million against 2.41 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or between África Oriental y Meridional and South Africa?
- 23.49 million, with África Oriental y Meridional ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for África Oriental y Meridional and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do África Oriental y Meridional and South Africa rank globally for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
- África Oriental y Meridional ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 8th of 17 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or both parents due to all causes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.