Gambia vs Ireland: Population aged 14 years or younger
Gambia
1,116 thousands
in 2025
Ireland
968.13 thousands
in 2025
Gambia rank
119th
Ireland rank
122nd
Population aged 14 years or younger over time
- Gambia
- Ireland
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 1,116 thousands against 968.13 thousands in Ireland, a difference of 147.87 thousands.
That makes Gambia's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Ireland ahead.
Gambia ranks 119th and Ireland ranks 122nd of 226 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 252.13 thousands | 973.54 thousands | 721.41 thousands | Ireland |
| 1980s | 373.45 thousands | 1,027 thousands | 654 thousands | Ireland |
| 1990s | 565.98 thousands | 892.9 thousands | 326.93 thousands | Ireland |
| 2000s | 749.25 thousands | 858.38 thousands | 109.12 thousands | Ireland |
| 2010s | 944.12 thousands | 992.51 thousands | 48.39 thousands | Ireland |
| 2020s | 1,085 thousands | 990.29 thousands | 94.51 thousands | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 14 years or younger, Gambia or Ireland?
- Gambia, at 1,116 thousands against 968.13 thousands in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 14 years or younger between Gambia and Ireland?
- 147.87 thousands, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Ireland?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Gambia and Ireland rank globally for population aged 14 years or younger?
- Gambia ranks 119th and Ireland ranks 122nd of 226 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release