Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Africa
Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Africa, 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 Africa stood at 1.18 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Africa peaked at 2.45 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.18 % change on previous year, in 2030.
That places Africa 10th out of 89 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 40 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1999 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2025 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2026 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2027 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2028 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2029 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2030 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.23 % change on previous year | 2.01 % change on previous year | 2.38 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.26 % change on previous year | 2.04 % change on previous year | 2.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.27 % change on previous year | 1.87 % change on previous year | 2.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.46 % change on previous year | 1.22 % change on previous year | 1.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.18 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 7 Niger 2.03 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Tanzania, United Republic of 2.01 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Mali 2 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Mozambique 1.93 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Mauritania 1.77 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Qatar 1.71 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Ethiopia 1.69 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 639,604 (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 35.2 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 2,719 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 25.9% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 35.9% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 42.5% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 35.3% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 40.3% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.5% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.4% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Africa?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Africa was 1.18 % 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 Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.45 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2030.
- How does Africa rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Africa ranks 10th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Africa 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.
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- 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.