Child population (UN estimates and projections) in APEC

APEC: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 458,205 in 2030. ▼ Falling

Latest (2030)
458,205
Change on year
down 2.8%
Rank
15th
of 91 groups
All-time high
667,188
in 1993
All-time low
458,205
in 2030
Years of data
41
1990–2030

Child population (UN estimates and projections) in APEC, 1990–2030

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1990201020301990: 659.5k1991: 664.1k1992: 666.0k1993: 667.2k1994: 667.1k1995: 665.4k1996: 662.3k1997: 656.9k1998: 650.9k1999: 644.9k2000: 637.8k2001: 629.3k2002: 618.8k2003: 608.0k2004: 597.2k2005: 585.9k2006: 577.3k2007: 572.9k2008: 570.6k2009: 569.7k2010: 569.3k2011: 569.7k2012: 571.8k2013: 574.9k2014: 578.1k2015: 580.4k2016: 582.4k2017: 585.2k2018: 586.1k2019: 584.4k2020: 579.8k2021: 572.0k2022: 562.3k2023: 551.0k2024: 538.6k2025: 526.1k2026: 513.4k2027: 499.5k2028: 485.2k2029: 471.5k2030: 458.2k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in APEC is 458,205, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.

The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in APEC peaked at 667,188 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 458,205, in 2030.

APEC ranks 15th of 91 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 660,431 644,865 667,188 10
2000s 596,754 569,673 637,820 10
2010s 578,217 569,314 586,052 10
2020s 529,941 471,459 579,787 10
2030s 458,205 458,205 458,205 1

Countries ranked near APEC

  1. 12 Tanzania, United Republic of 33,294 compare
  2. 13 Mexico 30,197 compare
  3. 14 Philippines 28,934 compare
  4. 15 Uganda 23,854 compare
  5. 16 Sudan 22,769 compare
  6. 17 Kenya 21,579 compare
  7. 18 Russian Federation 21,321 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in APEC?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in APEC was 458,205 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in APEC?
The highest recorded value was 667,188 in 1993.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in APEC?
The lowest recorded value was 458,205 in 2030.
How does APEC rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
APEC ranks 15th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in APEC?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this APEC 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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Indicator
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
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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.