Child population (UN estimates and projections) in China
China: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 169,741 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in China, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in China is 169,741, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and down 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in China peaked at 337,070 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 169,741, in 2030.
China ranks 2nd of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 331,018 | 317,225 | 337,070 | 10 |
| 2000s | 275,253 | 250,322 | 311,607 | 10 |
| 2010s | 254,769 | 249,497 | 260,083 | 10 |
| 2020s | 220,946 | 179,354 | 256,055 | 10 |
| 2030s | 169,741 | 169,741 | 169,741 | 1 |
Countries ranked near China
More gender data for China
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -5.36 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 4.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 4.56 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 4.18 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 4.62 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 4.32 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 4.78 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 4.69 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 5.18 million (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 5.24 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in China?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in China was 169,741 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 337,070 in 1993.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 169,741 in 2030.
- How does China rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- China ranks 2nd out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this China 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.