Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Cameroon
Cameroon: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was 1.53 % change on previous year in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Cameroon, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 1.53 % change on previous year for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Cameroon peaked at 2.99 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1.53 % change on previous year, in 2030.
Cameroon ranks 19th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1996 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1997 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 2.18 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 2.28 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2025 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2026 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2027 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2028 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2029 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2030 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.52 % change on previous year | 2.17 % change on previous year | 2.99 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.48 % change on previous year | 2.22 % change on previous year | 2.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.69 % change on previous year | 2.45 % change on previous year | 2.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.88 % change on previous year | 1.64 % change on previous year | 2.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.53 % change on previous year | 1.53 % change on previous year | 1.53 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 16 Afghanistan 1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Sudan 1.62 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Zambia 1.61 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Madagascar 1.52 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Equatorial Guinea 1.41 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Malawi 1.4 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Cameroon
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 13,337 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 465,137 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 475,018 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 453,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 461,925 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 443,236 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 452,058 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 436,011 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 444,018 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 430,025 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Cameroon?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Cameroon was 1.53 % 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 2.99 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.53 % change on previous year in 2030.
- How does Cameroon rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Cameroon ranks 19th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.