Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Americas
Americas: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was -0.8849 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Americas, 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 Americas stood at -0.8849 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Americas peaked at 1.06 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -0.9139 % change on previous year, in 2024.
Americas ranks 50th of 89 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Americas, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0.9796 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 1993 | 0.8351 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1994 | 0.6845 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1995 | 0.5351 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1996 | 0.4139 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1997 | 0.3064 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1998 | 0.2541 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1999 | 0.2138 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2000 | 0.1458 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 2001 | 0.07 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 2002 | -0.018 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 2003 | -0.1026 % change on previous year | +469.2% |
| 2004 | -0.1878 % change on previous year | +83.0% |
| 2005 | -0.2626 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 2006 | -0.2723 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2007 | -0.2138 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 2008 | -0.1761 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2009 | -0.1851 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 2010 | -0.212 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 2011 | -0.198 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2012 | -0.1696 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 2013 | -0.1874 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2014 | -0.1978 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2015 | -0.218 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2016 | -0.2497 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2017 | -0.2821 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 2018 | -0.3387 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 2019 | -0.4243 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2020 | -0.6711 % change on previous year | +58.2% |
| 2021 | -0.8715 % change on previous year | +29.9% |
| 2022 | -0.8768 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2023 | -0.9011 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2024 | -0.9139 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2025 | -0.8874 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2026 | -0.885 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2027 | -0.8877 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2028 | -0.8789 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2029 | -0.8891 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2030 | -0.8849 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5871 % change on previous year | 0.2138 % change on previous year | 1.06 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -0.1202 % change on previous year | -0.2723 % change on previous year | 0.1458 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2478 % change on previous year | -0.4243 % change on previous year | -0.1696 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.8662 % change on previous year | -0.9139 % change on previous year | -0.6711 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | -0.8849 % change on previous year | -0.8849 % change on previous year | -0.8849 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Americas
- 47 South Africa 0.6591 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Botswana 0.6449 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Burundi 0.6397 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Pakistan 0.6113 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Papua New Guinea 0.4371 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Gambia 0.4019 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Ghana 0.3902 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Americas
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 203,628 (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 37.85 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,749 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 35.5% (2026)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 40.5% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.7% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.7% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Americas?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Americas was -0.8849 % 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 Americas?
- The highest recorded value was 1.06 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Americas?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.9139 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does Americas rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Americas ranks 50th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Americas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Americas 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.