Germany vs United Kingdom: Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or

Germany
490,000
in 2024
United Kingdom
500,000
in 2023
Germany rank
45th
United Kingdom rank
42nd

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

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
0200.0k400.0k600.0k201020172024

How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 500,000 against 490,000 in Germany, a difference of 10,000.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 45th and United Kingdom ranks 42nd of 139 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2010s 482,500 462,500 20,000 Germany
2020s 485,000 492,500 7,500 United Kingdom

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, Germany or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 500,000 against 490,000 in Germany as of 2023.
What is the difference in estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or between Germany and United Kingdom?
10,000, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
8 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
Germany ranks 45th and United Kingdom ranks 42nd 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