Question: how much does it cost to raise a child around the world?
Answer: According to Globalissues.org, "Almost half the world—over three billion people—live on less than $2.50 a day." This statistic includes children. Based on UNICEF statistics, in developing countries the cost is roughly US$900 for raising a child for a year, and US$16,200 for raising a child from birth to age 17.