Australia vs Lesotho: Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or

Australia
150,000
in 2022
Lesotho
160,000
in 2024
Australia rank
73rd
Lesotho rank
70th

Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or over time

  • Australia
  • Lesotho
050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k201020172024

How they compare

Lesotho currently reports 160,000 against 150,000 in Australia, a difference of 10,000.

That makes Lesotho's figure about 1.1 times Australia's.

Across all 13 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.

Australia ranks 73rd and Lesotho ranks 70th of 139 countries.

Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Lesotho Difference Ahead
2010s 142,000 232,000 90,000 Lesotho
2020s 150,000 190,000 40,000 Lesotho

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, Australia or Lesotho?
Lesotho, at 160,000 against 150,000 in Australia as of 2024.
What is the difference in estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or between Australia and Lesotho?
10,000, with Lesotho ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Lesotho?
13 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Australia and Lesotho rank globally for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
Australia ranks 73rd and Lesotho ranks 70th of 139 countries.
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.

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Indicator
Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or both parents due to all causes
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
156 places, 2,324 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed