Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) in Americas
Americas: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) was 203,628 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Americas, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Americas is 203,628, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Americas peaked at 233,036 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 203,628, in 2030.
That places Americas 24th out of 89 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) in Americas, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 220,610 | — |
| 1991 | 222,951 | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 225,135 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 227,015 | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 228,569 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 229,792 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 230,743 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 231,450 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 232,038 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 232,534 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 232,873 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 233,036 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 232,994 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 232,755 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 232,318 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 231,708 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 231,077 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 230,583 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 230,177 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 229,751 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 229,264 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 228,810 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 228,422 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 227,994 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 227,543 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 227,047 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 226,480 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 225,841 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 225,076 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 224,121 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 222,617 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 220,677 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 218,742 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 216,771 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 214,790 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 212,884 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 211,000 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 209,127 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 207,289 | -0.9% |
| 2029 | 205,446 | -0.9% |
| 2030 | 203,628 | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 228,084 | 220,610 | 232,534 | 10 |
| 2000s | 231,727 | 229,751 | 233,036 | 10 |
| 2010s | 227,060 | 224,121 | 229,264 | 10 |
| 2020s | 213,934 | 205,446 | 222,617 | 10 |
| 2030s | 203,628 | 203,628 | 203,628 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Americas
More gender data for Americas
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8849 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 879,461 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 879,461 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.848 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 37.85 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 2.12 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 40.47 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,749 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 35.5% (2026)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 40.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Americas?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Americas was 203,628 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Americas?
- The highest recorded value was 233,036 in 2001.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Americas?
- The lowest recorded value was 203,628 in 2030.
- How does Americas rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Americas ranks 24th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Americas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Americas data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.