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CHILD POPULATION (AGES 0-14)
|
Million Children |
1999 |
2000 |
World |
**1623 |
1658 |
North America |
**65 |
67 |
Europe* |
**95 |
126 |
Asia |
1059 |
1038 |
Latin & South America |
**163 |
165 |
Middle East |
4 |
3 |
Oceania |
6 |
6 |
Africa |
231 |
253 |
Europe*: includes Eastern countries |
Source: Estimates United Nations |
AVERAGE EXPENDITURE
PER CHILD
(AGES 0-14) |
Traditional
Toys |
US $ |
1999 |
2000 |
World |
**27 |
27 |
North America |
**270 |
271 |
Europe* |
**119 |
84 |
Asia |
11 |
11 |
Latin &
South America |
14 |
14 |
Middle
East |
160 |
206 |
Oceania |
172 |
159 |
Africa |
1 |
1 |
Total Toys
and Video Games |
US $ |
1999 |
2000 |
World |
**33 |
32 |
North America |
**333 |
328 |
Europe* |
**141 |
100 |
Asia |
13 |
13 |
Latin &
South America |
15 |
15 |
Middle
East |
190 |
243 |
Oceania |
201 |
187 |
Africa |
1 |
2 |
Europe*: includes
Eastern countries |
Source: Toy Associations
- The
NPD Group Worldwide |
** The 2001 World
Toy Facts & Figures analysis process reflects the most current
data available; as a result,
some 1998 and 1999 figures may have been restated. |
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