Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Lesotho
Lesotho: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was -0.5717 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Lesotho, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Lesotho is -0.5717 % change on previous year, measured in 2030.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 204.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Lesotho peaked at 1.76 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -1.82 % change on previous year, in 2005.
Lesotho ranks 95th of 188 countries 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 1993 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1994 | 0.7153 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 1995 | 0.4418 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 1996 | 0.238 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 1997 | -0.2169 % change on previous year | -191.1% |
| 1998 | -0.7629 % change on previous year | +251.7% |
| 1999 | -1.1 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 2000 | -1.35 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2001 | -1.46 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2002 | -1.56 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 2003 | -1.67 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2004 | -1.75 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2005 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2006 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 2007 | -0.2652 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 2008 | 0.2813 % change on previous year | -206.1% |
| 2009 | 0.5162 % change on previous year | +83.5% |
| 2010 | 0.6261 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 2011 | 0.8297 % change on previous year | +32.5% |
| 2012 | 1 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 2013 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 1.29 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 2015 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 0.9238 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 2018 | 0.667 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2019 | 0.5681 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 0.5474 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 0.463 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2022 | 0.2333 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 2023 | 0.0408 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 2024 | -0.0483 % change on previous year | -218.5% |
| 2025 | -0.1139 % change on previous year | +135.8% |
| 2026 | -0.2931 % change on previous year | +157.3% |
| 2027 | -0.4813 % change on previous year | +64.2% |
| 2028 | -0.5498 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 2029 | -0.5747 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2030 | -0.5717 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3981 % change on previous year | -1.1 % change on previous year | 1.76 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -1.03 % change on previous year | -1.82 % change on previous year | 0.5162 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9524 % change on previous year | 0.5681 % change on previous year | 1.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0777 % change on previous year | -0.5747 % change on previous year | 0.5474 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | -0.5717 % change on previous year | -0.5717 % change on previous year | -0.5717 % change on previous year | 1 |
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More gender data for Lesotho
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 786.22 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 26,291 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 26,787 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 25,880 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 26,319 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 25,717 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 26,150 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 25,706 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 26,127 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 25,957 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Lesotho?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Lesotho was -0.5717 % 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 1.76 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.82 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Lesotho rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Lesotho ranks 95th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 204.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.