Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Zambia
Zambia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was 1.61 % change on previous year in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Zambia, 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 Zambia stood at 1.61 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Zambia peaked at 3.24 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.59 % change on previous year, in 2028.
That places Zambia 18th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 40 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 2.56 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2026 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2028 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2029 | 1.6 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2030 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.46 % change on previous year | 2.3 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.94 % change on previous year | 2.62 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.61 % change on previous year | 2.1 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.67 % change on previous year | 1.59 % change on previous year | 1.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.61 % change on previous year | 1.61 % change on previous year | 1.61 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 15 United Arab Emirates 1.65 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Afghanistan 1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Sudan 1.62 % 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
More gender data for Zambia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 9,719 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 340,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 341,639 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 331,557 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 332,331 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 324,712 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 325,021 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 318,536 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 318,579 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 312,555 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Zambia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Zambia was 1.61 % 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.24 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.59 % change on previous year in 2028.
- How does Zambia rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Zambia ranks 18th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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.