Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Central America
Central America: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 44,718 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Central America, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Central America stood at 44,718. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Central America peaked at 49,048 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 44,718, in 2030.
That places Central America 53rd out of 89 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Central America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 44,990 | — |
| 1991 | 45,337 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 45,707 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 46,094 | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 46,484 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 46,873 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 47,232 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 47,548 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 47,837 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 48,102 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 48,336 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 48,530 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 48,680 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 48,792 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 48,855 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 48,868 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 48,854 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 48,859 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 48,886 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 48,906 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 48,919 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 48,947 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 48,998 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 49,044 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 49,048 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 48,964 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 48,806 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 48,613 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 48,412 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 48,214 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 48,001 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 47,774 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 47,530 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 47,261 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 46,961 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 46,628 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 46,267 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 45,879 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 45,475 | -0.9% |
| 2029 | 45,079 | -0.9% |
| 2030 | 44,718 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,621 | 44,990 | 48,102 | 10 |
| 2000s | 48,757 | 48,336 | 48,906 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48,796 | 48,214 | 49,048 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46,685 | 45,079 | 48,001 | 10 |
| 2030s | 44,718 | 44,718 | 44,718 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central America
More gender data for Central America
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8019 % change on previous year (2030)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 438 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 39.9% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 13.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 25.0% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 13.3% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 38.3% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.8% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.9% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Central America?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Central America was 44,718 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Central America?
- The highest recorded value was 49,048 in 2014.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Central America?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,718 in 2030.
- How does Central America rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Central America ranks 53rd out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Central America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central America 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.