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

Madagascar
1.13 million
in 2024
Zambia
980,000
in 2024
Madagascar rank
23rd
Zambia rank
26th

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

  • Madagascar
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Madagascar currently reports 1.13 million against 980,000 in Zambia, a difference of 150,000.

That makes Madagascar's figure about 1.2 times Zambia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Zambia ahead.

Madagascar ranks 23rd and Zambia ranks 26th of 139 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Madagascar averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Madagascar Zambia Difference Ahead
2010s 963,000 1.10 million 135,000 Zambia
2020s 1.10 million 1.01 million 90,000 Madagascar

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, Madagascar or Zambia?
Madagascar, at 1.13 million against 980,000 in Zambia as of 2024.
What is the difference in estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or between Madagascar and Zambia?
150,000, with Madagascar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Zambia?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Madagascar and Zambia rank globally for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
Madagascar ranks 23rd and Zambia ranks 26th 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