Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Canada
Canada: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 5,985 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Canada, 1990–2030
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More gender data for Canada
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.1285 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 179,464 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 188,972 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 181,929 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 191,273 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 183,113 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 192,308 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 187,661 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 196,972 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 190,321 (2025)
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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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.