Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Canada

Canada: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 5,985 in 2030. ▬ Flat

Latest (2030)
5,985
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
63rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
6,060
in 2020
All-time low
5,661
in 2008
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

02.0k4.0k6.0k1990201020301990: 5.8k1991: 5.8k1992: 5.9k1993: 6.0k1994: 6.0k1995: 6.0k1996: 6.0k1997: 6.0k1998: 6.0k1999: 6.0k2000: 5.9k2001: 5.9k2002: 5.9k2003: 5.8k2004: 5.8k2005: 5.7k2006: 5.7k2007: 5.7k2008: 5.7k2009: 5.7k2010: 5.7k2011: 5.7k2012: 5.7k2013: 5.7k2014: 5.8k2015: 5.8k2016: 5.9k2017: 6.0k2018: 6.0k2019: 6.0k2020: 6.1k2021: 6.1k2022: 6.0k2023: 6.0k2024: 6.0k2025: 6.0k2026: 6.0k2027: 6.0k2028: 6.0k2029: 6.0k2030: 6.0k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Canada stood at 5,985.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Canada peaked at 6,060 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5,661, in 2008.

That places Canada 63rd out of 189 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5,946 5,757 6,021 10
2000s 5,777 5,661 5,933 10
2010s 5,830 5,664 6,039 10
2020s 6,019 5,993 6,060 10
2030s 5,985 5,985 5,985 1

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 60 Guinea 6,504 compare
  2. 61 Italy 6,215 compare
  3. 62 Kazakhstan 6,050 compare
  4. 64 Rwanda 5,716 compare
  5. 65 Guatemala 5,681 compare
  6. 66 Spain 5,413 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Canada?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Canada was 5,985 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 6,060 in 2020.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 5,661 in 2008.
How does Canada rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Canada ranks 63rd out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Canada 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.