Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was 1.64 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Afghanistan, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Afghanistan stood at 1.64 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 31.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Afghanistan peaked at 13.02 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.6878 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Afghanistan ranks 16th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.96 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 8.95 % change on previous year | +356.0% |
| 1993 | 13.02 % change on previous year | +45.5% |
| 1994 | 9.28 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1995 | 5.58 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1996 | 4.66 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 1997 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 2001 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 2002 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +425.1% |
| 2003 | 6.34 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2004 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 2005 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
| 2008 | 1.52 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +92.5% |
| 2010 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2011 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +34.7% |
| 2012 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2013 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 2014 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2016 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 2017 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 2018 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 2022 | 0.6878 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 2023 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +93.3% |
| 2024 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +55.8% |
| 2025 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2026 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2027 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2028 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2029 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2030 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.3 % change on previous year | 1.96 % change on previous year | 13.02 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.1 % change on previous year | 1.05 % change on previous year | 6.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.31 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 3.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.73 % change on previous year | 0.6878 % change on previous year | 2.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.64 % change on previous year | 1.64 % change on previous year | 1.64 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 13 Ethiopia 1.69 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Yemen 1.67 % change on previous year compare
- 15 United Arab Emirates 1.65 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Sudan 1.62 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Zambia 1.61 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Cameroon 1.53 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Afghanistan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 20,358 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 707,563 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 739,025 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 690,872 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 720,642 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 674,248 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 703,775 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 657,754 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 686,729 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 644,414 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Afghanistan?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Afghanistan was 1.64 % change on previous year in 2030, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 13.02 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6878 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Afghanistan rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Afghanistan ranks 16th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.