Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Colombia
Colombia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 10,499 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Colombia, 1990–2030
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 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,636 | — |
| 1991 | 11,773 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 11,910 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 12,054 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 12,197 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 12,319 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 12,414 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 12,492 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 12,566 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 12,636 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 12,697 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 12,747 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 12,785 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 12,813 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 12,821 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 12,800 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 12,745 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 12,660 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 12,551 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 12,426 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 12,296 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 12,157 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 12,007 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 11,842 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 11,671 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 11,503 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 11,345 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 11,217 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 11,121 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 11,041 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 10,969 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 10,902 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 10,841 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 10,777 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 10,721 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 10,681 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 10,649 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 10,618 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 10,581 | -0.3% |
| 2029 | 10,540 | -0.4% |
| 2030 | 10,499 | -0.4% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 10,499 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,888, 5.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 10,499 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,458, 7.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More gender data for Colombia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.3937 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 45,238 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 45,238 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 339,895 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 354,522 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 343,649 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 358,222 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 346,714 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 361,329 (2025)
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 188 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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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.