Child population in Colombia

Colombia: Child population was 2,506 in 2022. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2022)
2,506
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
11th
of 43 countries
All-time high
2,660
in 2012
All-time low
2,457
in 2019
Years of data
9
2012–2022

Child population in Colombia, 2012–2022

01.0k2.0k3.0k2012201720222012: 2.7k2013: 2.6k2014: 2.6k2015: 2.6k2016: 2.6k2017: 2.5k2018: 2.5k2019: 2.5k2022: 2.5k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child population in Colombia is 2,506, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population in Colombia peaked at 2,660 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2,457, in 2019.

That places Colombia 11th out of 43 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2,557 2,457 2,660 8
2020s 2,506 2,506 2,506 1

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 8 South Africa 3,192 compare
  2. 9 Angola 2,780 compare
  3. 10 Thailand 2,705 compare
  4. 12 Peru 1,964 compare
  5. 13 Malawi 1,399 compare
  6. 14 Argentina 1,380 compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

More gender data for Colombia

All data for Colombia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child population in Colombia?
Child population in Colombia was 2,506 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 2,660 in 2012.
What is the lowest child population recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 2,457 in 2019.
How does Colombia rank for child population?
Colombia ranks 11th out of 43 countries with data for 2022.
Is child population rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Child population (15-17)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
43 places, 486 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. This indicator refers to children ages 5-17 years old engaged in any form of market production and certain types of non-market production (principally that of goods such as agricultural produce for own use). This includes work in both the formal and informal economy, inside and outside family settings, for pay or profit (cash or in-kind, part-time or full-time) and domestic work outside the child's own household for an employer (paid or unpaid). For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.