Child population in Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of: Child population was 4,101 in 2024. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2024)
4,101
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
7th
of 43 countries
All-time high
4,940
in 2008
All-time low
3,402
in 2016
Years of data
15
2008–2024

Child population in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 2008–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2008201620242008: 4.9k2009: 4.6k2010: 4.4k2011: 4.1k2012: 3.8k2013: 3.4k2014: 3.4k2015: 3.4k2016: 3.4k2019: 3.4k2020: 3.5k2021: 3.7k2022: 3.9k2023: 4.0k2024: 4.1k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2024, child population in Iran, Islamic Republic of stood at 4,101.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 19.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 4,940 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,402, in 2016.

That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 7th out of 43 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4,753 4,566 4,940 2
2010s 3,681 3,402 4,388 8
2020s 3,843 3,489 4,101 5

Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of

  1. 4 United States of America 9,233 compare
  2. 5 Egypt 5,945 compare
  3. 6 Russian Federation 5,397 compare
  4. 8 South Africa 3,192 compare
  5. 9 Angola 2,780 compare
  6. 10 Thailand 2,705 compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Child population in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 4,101 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 4,940 in 2008.
What is the lowest child population recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 3,402 in 2016.
How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for child population?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 7th out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
Is child population rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of 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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Indicator
Child population (15-17)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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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.