Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was 0.5706 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Southern Africa, 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 Southern Africa stood at 0.5706 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 142.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Southern Africa peaked at 1.97 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -1.45 % change on previous year, in 2002.
Southern Africa ranks 20th of 89 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 1994 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 1.93 % change on previous year | +31.1% |
| 1996 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 1997 | 0.466 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 1998 | -0.5825 % change on previous year | -225.0% |
| 1999 | -0.9264 % change on previous year | +59.1% |
| 2000 | -1.23 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 2001 | -1.42 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 2002 | -1.45 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2003 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 2004 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 2005 | -0.7405 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 2006 | -0.4361 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 2007 | -0.1989 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 2008 | 0.1545 % change on previous year | -177.7% |
| 2009 | 0.4097 % change on previous year | +165.2% |
| 2010 | 0.3257 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2011 | 0.3918 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 2012 | 0.8098 % change on previous year | +106.7% |
| 2013 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 2014 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2016 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 2017 | 0.5699 % change on previous year | -46.5% |
| 2018 | 0.3952 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 2019 | 0.2814 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 2020 | 0.2351 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 0.3177 % change on previous year | +35.1% |
| 2022 | 0.4856 % change on previous year | +52.8% |
| 2023 | 0.5263 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 0.5266 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 0.5502 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2026 | 0.5169 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2027 | 0.5233 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2028 | 0.5451 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2029 | 0.5704 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2030 | 0.5706 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.9757 % change on previous year | -0.9264 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -0.7368 % change on previous year | -1.45 % change on previous year | 0.4097 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7276 % change on previous year | 0.2814 % change on previous year | 1.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4797 % change on previous year | 0.2351 % change on previous year | 0.5704 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.5706 % change on previous year | 0.5706 % change on previous year | 0.5706 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 17 Sudan 1.62 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Zambia 1.61 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Cameroon 1.53 % 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
- 23 Congo 1.35 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Southern Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 20,374 (2030)
- Population 57,758 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 57,758 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.19 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 43.89 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 15.28 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 36.91 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 274 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 35.8% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 31.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Southern Africa?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Southern Africa was 0.5706 % 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.97 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.45 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Southern Africa rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Southern Africa ranks 20th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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.
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.