Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 223,115 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Africa, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Africa is 223,115, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Africa peaked at 223,115 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 91,738, in 1990.
That places Eastern Africa 22nd out of 89 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 91,738 | — |
| 1991 | 94,176 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 96,648 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 99,397 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 101,738 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 104,193 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 107,502 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 110,858 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 113,912 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 116,920 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 120,013 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 123,173 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 126,465 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 129,907 | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 133,467 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 137,125 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 140,860 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 144,650 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 148,461 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 152,281 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 156,078 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 159,646 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 163,113 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 166,645 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 170,054 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 173,309 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 176,538 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 179,728 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 182,934 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 186,249 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 189,603 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 192,936 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 196,216 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 199,604 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 203,024 | +1.7% |
| 2025 | 206,335 | +1.6% |
| 2026 | 209,656 | +1.6% |
| 2027 | 213,005 | +1.6% |
| 2028 | 216,369 | +1.6% |
| 2029 | 219,742 | +1.6% |
| 2030 | 223,115 | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 103,708 | 91,738 | 116,920 | 10 |
| 2000s | 135,640 | 120,013 | 152,281 | 10 |
| 2010s | 171,429 | 156,078 | 186,249 | 10 |
| 2020s | 204,649 | 189,603 | 219,742 | 10 |
| 2030s | 223,115 | 223,115 | 223,115 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 19 Viet Nam 20,794 compare
- 20 Afghanistan 20,358 compare
- 21 Angola 19,236 compare
- 22 Yemen 19,054 compare
- 23 Iran, Islamic Republic of 18,410 compare
- 24 Mozambique 17,379 compare
- 25 South Africa 17,151 compare
More gender data for Eastern Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.53 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 28.38 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,265 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 31.1% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 31.4% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 37.9% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 30.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 45.4% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.6% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.6% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Africa?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Africa was 223,115 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 223,115 in 2030.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 91,738 in 1990.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Eastern Africa ranks 22nd out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern Africa 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.