Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was -0.2956 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Southern Asia, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Southern Asia recorded -0.2956 % change on previous year for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in 2030.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.5% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Southern Asia peaked at 1.79 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -0.5043 % change on previous year, in 2025.
That places Southern Asia 35th 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 Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.79 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1995 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 1996 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 1997 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1998 | 0.9157 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 0.836 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 0.7461 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2001 | 0.7179 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 0.7296 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 0.677 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 0.5697 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2005 | 0.4731 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2006 | 0.4031 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 0.2908 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 2008 | 0.2629 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 0.304 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 0.2612 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2011 | 0.216 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 2012 | 0.1537 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 2013 | 0.0527 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 2014 | -0.0846 % change on previous year | -260.6% |
| 2015 | -0.2237 % change on previous year | +164.3% |
| 2016 | -0.2847 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 2017 | -0.3119 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2018 | -0.2909 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2019 | -0.2786 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2020 | -0.3123 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2021 | -0.3371 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2022 | -0.3888 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 2023 | -0.4153 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2024 | -0.4572 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 2025 | -0.5043 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2026 | -0.4954 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2027 | -0.4808 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2028 | -0.446 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2029 | -0.3497 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2030 | -0.2956 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.32 % change on previous year | 0.836 % change on previous year | 1.79 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.5174 % change on previous year | 0.2629 % change on previous year | 0.7461 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.0791 % change on previous year | -0.3119 % change on previous year | 0.2612 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.4187 % change on previous year | -0.5043 % change on previous year | -0.3123 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | -0.2956 % change on previous year | -0.2956 % change on previous year | -0.2956 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Southern Asia
- 32 Rwanda 0.9861 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Sao Tome and Principe 0.9834 % change on previous year compare
- 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
More gender data for Southern Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 536,648 (2030)
- Population 1.65 million (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1.65 million (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 45.73 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 188 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 12.3% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 49.3% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 42.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 49.6% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 10.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Southern Asia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Southern Asia was -0.2956 % 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 Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.79 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.5043 % change on previous year in 2025.
- How does Southern Asia rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Southern Asia ranks 35th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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.