Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia
Central and Western Asia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 49,832 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia stood at 49,832.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia peaked at 51,056 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 43,028, in 2008.
Central and Western Asia ranks 51st 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 Central and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 45,780 | — |
| 1991 | 46,307 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 46,732 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 47,033 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 47,211 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 47,247 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 47,142 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 46,879 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 46,457 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 45,971 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 45,504 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 45,024 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 44,553 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 44,138 | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 43,796 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 43,501 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 43,240 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 43,067 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 43,028 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 43,090 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 43,218 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 43,438 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 43,794 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 44,287 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 44,955 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 45,778 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 46,609 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 47,413 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 48,184 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 48,925 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 49,632 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 50,251 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 50,709 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 50,962 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 51,056 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 51,027 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 50,926 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 50,771 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 50,535 | -0.5% |
| 2029 | 50,212 | -0.6% |
| 2030 | 49,832 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,676 | 45,780 | 47,247 | 10 |
| 2000s | 43,894 | 43,028 | 45,504 | 10 |
| 2010s | 45,660 | 43,218 | 48,925 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,608 | 49,632 | 51,056 | 10 |
| 2030s | 49,832 | 49,832 | 49,832 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central and Western Asia
More gender data for Central and Western Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.7562 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 43.54 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Central and Western Asia was 49,832 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 51,056 in 2024.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,028 in 2008.
- How does Central and Western Asia rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Central and Western Asia ranks 51st out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Central and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central and Western Asia 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.