As children, our parents are our guardians. They provide food and clothes, protect and shield us from the world’s dangers. Sadly, many children in poverty have lost their parents to starvation, illness, or conflict. These children often already endure hardship before losing their parents. Their loss leaves them more vulnerable to poverty and threats to their lives across the globe.
The situation is far worse than you might imagine, as the number of orphans worldwide is shocking. Learn about the number of orphans worldwide below, and consider donating now to help these children in need.
Worldwide Number
How Many Orphans Are in Gaza?
It is estimated that there are at least 17,000 children in the Gaza Strip who have lost one or both parents. Gaza has approximately 1,067,986 children, making up nearly 47% of the population. This means that around 2% of the children in Gaza are orphans.
How Many Orphans Are in India?
India is home to approximately 30 million orphans out of the 480 million children who reside there. With children making up roughly 34% of the population, over 6% of them are orphans, lacking parental support.
How Many Orphans Are There in Africa?
At Orphans in Need, we assist six African countries, each with significant numbers of orphans in dire need of your help.
- The Gambia: About 100,000 orphans live in The Gambia, out of a child population of 1.1 million. Children comprise more than half of the population in The Gambia, with 360,000 children under five years old, about three-quarters of the children. Around 9% of the children in The Gambia are orphans.
- Kenya: Approximately 3.6 million children in Kenya are classified as orphans or vulnerable. With a population of 19 million children out of 34 million people, about 19% of Kenya’s children face severe risks.
- Mali: Of Mali’s 19 million people, over half are children. Due to conflicts that have devastated the country, there are around 250,000 orphans. This figure represents less than 1% of the total population, though the actual number is believed to be significantly higher.
- Senegal: Senegal has about 73,000 orphans, approximately 9% of the total child population of 8.2 million. Moreover, nearly 48% of Senegal’s population comprises children.
- Sierra Leone: In Sierra Leone, around 31,010 children grow up without parents, representing about 9% of the total child population of 3.6 million. Nearly 46% of the nation’s entire population consists of children.
- Somalia: Somalia has about 680,000 orphans, making up roughly 12% of the total population of children (5.7 million). Up to 30% of Somalia’s overall population consists of children.
How Many Orphans Are There in Bangladesh?
There are approximately 4.8 million orphans in Bangladesh, accounting for about 8% of the total child population of 60 million. About one-third of Bangladesh’s population is made up of children.
How Many Orphans Are There in Jammu and Kashmir?
There are around 215,000 orphans in Jammu and Kashmir out of a total child population of under 3.5 million. This means about 6% of children in Jammu and Kashmir are without parents. Furthermore, 28% of the overall population in Jammu and Kashmir consists of children.
How Many Orphans Are There in Nepal?
Nepal has around 1 million orphans, which represents about 9% of the country’s 11.5 million children. The total population of 30.55 million children comprises around 38% of Nepal’s population.
How Many Orphans Are There in Pakistan?
Pakistan is home to more than 4.6 million orphans out of the total child population of 102 million. This means nearly 5% of children in Pakistan have lost their parents. Additionally, about 40% of Pakistan’s total population comprises children.
Orphans in Sri Lanka
Sadly, most children in Sri Lanka become “orphans” due to abandonment. Out of the 21,000 children who live in children’s homes, over 19,000 still have living parents. Despite this, they face the reality of growing up without parental care.
How Many Orphans Are There Worldwide?
The total number of orphans worldwide is estimated to be around 153 million.
Which Country Has the Highest Orphan Rate?
Of the 153 million orphans worldwide, India has the highest number, with a staggering 30 million orphaned children. This makes India the country with the highest orphan rate globally.
How Many Orphans Die Each Year?
Every two seconds, an orphan dies due to malnutrition. When calculated, this equates to approximately 15.8 million orphans dying each year from malnutrition alone. This figure does not account for the numerous other tragic causes of death among orphaned children.
Conclusion
The global orphan crisis is far-reaching, with millions of children facing unimaginable hardships after losing their parents.
From war-torn regions like Gaza to poverty-stricken areas in Africa, India, and beyond, these vulnerable children need support to survive and thrive. While the numbers may seem overwhelming, every small effort can significantly impact.
You can be part of the solution through donations, sponsorships, or adopting a child. Together, we can provide these orphans with the care, love, and opportunities they deserve, giving them a chance for a brighter future.
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How Many Orphans Are There in the World?
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There are approximately 140 million orphans worldwide, facing numerous challenges, including poverty, lack of education, and limited access to healthcare.
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Fatima
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