Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Central America
Central America: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was -0.8019 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Central America, 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 Central America stood at -0.8019 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 7.8% on the previous year and down 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Central America peaked at 0.8465 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -0.8804 % change on previous year, in 2028.
That places Central America 48th out of 89 groups with data for 2030, putting it 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 Central America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.7713 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0.8161 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 0.8465 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 0.8457 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 0.8371 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 0.7653 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1997 | 0.669 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1998 | 0.608 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 0.5542 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2000 | 0.4873 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2001 | 0.4007 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2002 | 0.3089 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 2003 | 0.2295 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2004 | 0.1303 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 2005 | 0.0248 % change on previous year | -81.0% |
| 2006 | -0.027 % change on previous year | -209.1% |
| 2007 | 0.0102 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 2008 | 0.0538 % change on previous year | +425.9% |
| 2009 | 0.0423 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 2010 | 0.0256 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 2011 | 0.0585 % change on previous year | +128.7% |
| 2012 | 0.103 % change on previous year | +76.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0939 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 0.008 % change on previous year | -91.5% |
| 2015 | -0.17 % change on previous year | -2238.3% |
| 2016 | -0.3235 % change on previous year | +90.3% |
| 2017 | -0.3961 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 2018 | -0.4133 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2019 | -0.4094 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2020 | -0.441 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2021 | -0.4725 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2022 | -0.5109 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2023 | -0.5653 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 2024 | -0.635 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 2025 | -0.7095 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 2026 | -0.7749 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 2027 | -0.8388 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2028 | -0.8804 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2029 | -0.8702 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2030 | -0.8019 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7459 % change on previous year | 0.5542 % change on previous year | 0.8465 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.1661 % change on previous year | -0.027 % change on previous year | 0.4873 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1423 % change on previous year | -0.4133 % change on previous year | 0.103 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6698 % change on previous year | -0.8804 % change on previous year | -0.441 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | -0.8019 % change on previous year | -0.8019 % change on previous year | -0.8019 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central America
- 45 Guinea-Bissau 0.69 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Nigeria 0.6887 % change on previous year compare
- 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
More gender data for Central America
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 44,718 (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 38.75 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 438 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 39.9% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 13.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 25.0% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 13.3% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 38.3% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.8% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.9% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Central America?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Central America was -0.8019 % 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 Central America?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8465 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Central America?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8804 % change on previous year in 2028.
- How does Central America rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Central America ranks 48th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Central America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central America 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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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.