Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was -0.3366 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Northern Africa, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Northern Africa recorded -0.3366 % 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 35.8% on the previous year and down 126.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Northern Africa peaked at 2.23 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -0.3366 % change on previous year, in 2030.
Northern Africa ranks 37th 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 Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 0.9764 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1995 | 0.7954 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1996 | 0.622 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1997 | 0.5214 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1998 | 0.4396 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1999 | 0.3328 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 2000 | 0.3163 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 0.3331 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 0.3533 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 0.3624 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 0.4314 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 2005 | 0.5886 % change on previous year | +36.4% |
| 2006 | 0.7582 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 2007 | 0.9666 % change on previous year | +27.5% |
| 2008 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 2009 | 1.51 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 2010 | 1.71 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 1.81 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2019 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2020 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 2022 | 0.8489 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2023 | 0.3935 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 2024 | 0.1847 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
| 2025 | 0.325 % change on previous year | +75.9% |
| 2026 | 0.2545 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 2027 | 0.0769 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 2028 | -0.1273 % change on previous year | -265.6% |
| 2029 | -0.248 % change on previous year | +94.8% |
| 2030 | -0.3366 % change on previous year | +35.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8624 % change on previous year | 0.3328 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.6864 % change on previous year | 0.3163 % change on previous year | 1.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.95 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4037 % change on previous year | -0.248 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | -0.3366 % change on previous year | -0.3366 % change on previous year | -0.3366 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
- 34 Liberia 0.9574 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Solomon Islands 0.9338 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Gabon 0.931 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Singapore 0.914 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Kenya 0.8794 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Côte d'Ivoire 0.858 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Comoros 0.8229 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Northern Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 86,725 (2030)
- Population 210,255 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 210,255 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.07 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 57.34 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 5.09 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 18.11 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 340 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 19.8% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 32.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Northern Africa?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Northern Africa was -0.3366 % 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 Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.23 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.3366 % change on previous year in 2030.
- How does Northern Africa rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Northern Africa ranks 37th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 126.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern 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.