Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Colombia

Colombia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 10,499 in 2030. ▼ Falling

Latest (2030)
10,499
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
42nd
of 189 countries
All-time high
12,821
in 2004
All-time low
10,499
in 2030
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

05.0k10.0k15.0k1990201020301990: 11.6k1991: 11.8k1992: 11.9k1993: 12.1k1994: 12.2k1995: 12.3k1996: 12.4k1997: 12.5k1998: 12.6k1999: 12.6k2000: 12.7k2001: 12.7k2002: 12.8k2003: 12.8k2004: 12.8k2005: 12.8k2006: 12.7k2007: 12.7k2008: 12.6k2009: 12.4k2010: 12.3k2011: 12.2k2012: 12.0k2013: 11.8k2014: 11.7k2015: 11.5k2016: 11.3k2017: 11.2k2018: 11.1k2019: 11.0k2020: 11.0k2021: 10.9k2022: 10.8k2023: 10.8k2024: 10.7k2025: 10.7k2026: 10.6k2027: 10.6k2028: 10.6k2029: 10.5k2030: 10.5k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Colombia stood at 10,499. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Colombia peaked at 12,821 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 10,499, in 2030.

Colombia ranks 42nd of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 12,200 11,636 12,636 10
2000s 12,704 12,426 12,821 10
2010s 11,620 11,041 12,296 10
2020s 10,728 10,540 10,969 10
2030s 10,499 10,499 10,499 1

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 39 United Kingdom 11,226 compare
  2. 40 Chad 10,979 compare
  3. 41 France 10,528 compare
  4. 43 Somalia 10,410 compare
  5. 44 Burkina Faso 10,122 compare
  6. 45 Zambia 9,719 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Colombia?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Colombia was 10,499 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 12,821 in 2004.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 10,499 in 2030.
How does Colombia rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Colombia ranks 42nd out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Colombia 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.