Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) … annual in Western Asia
Western Asia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) … annual was -1.92 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Western Asia, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Western Asia recorded -1.92 % 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.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and down 1,350.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Western Asia peaked at 1.14 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -1.92 % change on previous year, in 2030.
Western Asia ranks 74th of 89 groups on this measure, in the bottom 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 in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.6498 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0.424 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 1993 | 0.2396 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 1994 | 0.1347 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 1995 | -0.126 % change on previous year | -193.5% |
| 1996 | -0.409 % change on previous year | +224.5% |
| 1997 | -0.5537 % change on previous year | +35.4% |
| 1998 | -0.7531 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 1999 | -0.9344 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 2000 | -0.9901 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 2001 | -0.9765 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2002 | -0.8762 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 2003 | -0.7514 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 2004 | -0.6539 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2005 | -0.5938 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2006 | -0.5417 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2007 | -0.4465 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2008 | -0.3006 % change on previous year | -32.7% |
| 2009 | -0.2286 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 2010 | -0.2055 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2011 | -0.0818 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2012 | 0.1727 % change on previous year | -311.1% |
| 2013 | 0.4258 % change on previous year | +146.5% |
| 2014 | 0.799 % change on previous year | +87.6% |
| 2015 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +42.5% |
| 2016 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 0.9654 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 0.7599 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 2019 | 0.4575 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 2020 | 0.1535 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2021 | -0.2834 % change on previous year | -284.7% |
| 2022 | -0.6913 % change on previous year | +143.9% |
| 2023 | -1.06 % change on previous year | +52.9% |
| 2024 | -1.34 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 2025 | -1.54 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 2026 | -1.65 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2027 | -1.73 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2028 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2029 | -1.89 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2030 | -1.92 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) … annual in Western Asia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +311.1% | -0.0818 % change on previous year | 0.1727 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | -284.7% | 0.1535 % change on previous year | -0.2834 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | -224.5% | -0.126 % change on previous year | -0.409 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.1476 % change on previous year | -0.9344 % change on previous year | 0.6498 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -0.6359 % change on previous year | -0.9901 % change on previous year | -0.2286 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5489 % change on previous year | -0.2055 % change on previous year | 1.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.18 % change on previous year | -1.89 % change on previous year | 0.1535 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | -1.92 % change on previous year | -1.92 % change on previous year | -1.92 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
- 71 Australia -0.0804 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Canada -0.1285 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Jordan -0.1309 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Cambodia -0.2002 % change on previous year compare
- 75 New Caledonia -0.2254 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Iceland -0.228 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Kazakhstan -0.2514 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Western Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 22,630 (2030)
- Population 95,303 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 95,303 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.9363 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 43.29 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 0.135 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 22.99 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 428 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 17.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 28.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Western Asia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Western Asia was -1.92 % 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 Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.14 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.92 % change on previous year in 2030.
- How does Western Asia rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Western Asia ranks 74th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,350.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western 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.
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.