Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Arab States
Arab States: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 64,772 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Arab States, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Arab States stood at 64,772. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Arab States peaked at 64,772 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 31,696, in 1990.
Arab States ranks 45th of 89 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Arab States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31,696 | — |
| 1991 | 32,404 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 33,472 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 34,593 | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 35,697 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 36,666 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 37,593 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 38,471 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 39,307 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 40,112 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 40,972 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 41,841 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 42,638 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 43,362 | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 44,036 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 44,714 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 45,276 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 45,766 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 46,504 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 47,395 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 48,266 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 49,257 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 50,410 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 51,770 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 53,130 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 54,248 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 55,132 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 55,831 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 56,493 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 57,177 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 57,847 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 58,472 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 59,200 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 59,984 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 60,714 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 61,427 | +1.2% |
| 2026 | 62,105 | +1.1% |
| 2027 | 62,768 | +1.1% |
| 2028 | 63,406 | +1.0% |
| 2029 | 64,065 | +1.0% |
| 2030 | 64,772 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36,001 | 31,696 | 40,112 | 10 |
| 2000s | 44,250 | 40,972 | 47,395 | 10 |
| 2010s | 53,171 | 48,266 | 57,177 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,999 | 57,847 | 64,065 | 10 |
| 2030s | 64,772 | 64,772 | 64,772 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Arab States
More gender data for Arab States
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 155,073 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 155,073 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.21 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 50.75 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 9.17 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 17.86 (2025)
- Gender income gap 14.05 (2026)
- SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social 30 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Arab States?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Arab States was 64,772 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Arab States?
- The highest recorded value was 64,772 in 2030.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Arab States?
- The lowest recorded value was 31,696 in 1990.
- How does Arab States rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Arab States ranks 45th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Arab States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Arab States 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.