Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Belgium

Belgium: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 1,701 in 2030. ▬ Flat

Latest (2030)
1,701
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
104th
of 189 countries
All-time high
1,941
in 2019
All-time low
1,701
in 2030
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

05001.0k1.5k2.0k1990201020301990: 1.8k1991: 1.8k1992: 1.8k1993: 1.8k1994: 1.8k1995: 1.8k1996: 1.8k1997: 1.8k1998: 1.8k1999: 1.8k2000: 1.8k2001: 1.8k2002: 1.8k2003: 1.8k2004: 1.8k2005: 1.8k2006: 1.8k2007: 1.8k2008: 1.8k2009: 1.8k2010: 1.9k2011: 1.9k2012: 1.9k2013: 1.9k2014: 1.9k2015: 1.9k2016: 1.9k2017: 1.9k2018: 1.9k2019: 1.9k2020: 1.9k2021: 1.9k2022: 1.9k2023: 1.9k2024: 1.9k2025: 1.8k2026: 1.8k2027: 1.8k2028: 1.8k2029: 1.7k2030: 1.7k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Belgium is 1,701, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.

The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Belgium peaked at 1,941 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,701, in 2030.

Belgium ranks 104th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,816 1,805 1,830 10
2000s 1,804 1,795 1,826 10
2010s 1,906 1,853 1,941 10
2020s 1,851 1,727 1,939 10
2030s 1,701 1,701 1,701 1

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 101 United Arab Emirates 1,950 compare
  2. 102 Nicaragua 1,949 compare
  3. 103 Libya 1,888 compare
  4. 105 Sweden 1,663 compare
  5. 106 Czechia 1,460 compare
  6. 107 Cuba 1,458 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Belgium?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Belgium was 1,701 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 1,941 in 2019.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 1,701 in 2030.
How does Belgium rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Belgium ranks 104th out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Belgium 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
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
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.