Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 195,381 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia stood at 195,381. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia peaked at 381,781 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 195,381, in 2030.
Eastern Asia ranks 26th of 89 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 379,186 | — |
| 1991 | 381,504 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 381,781 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 381,765 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 380,610 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 378,195 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 374,604 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 369,210 | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 363,718 | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 358,521 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 352,469 | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 344,944 | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 335,205 | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 325,054 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 315,090 | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 304,547 | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 296,335 | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 291,686 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 288,624 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 286,734 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 285,521 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 284,761 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 285,329 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 286,711 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 288,261 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 289,220 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 290,090 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 291,958 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 292,512 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 291,144 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 287,768 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 282,010 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 274,642 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 265,983 | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 256,556 | -3.5% |
| 2025 | 246,949 | -3.7% |
| 2026 | 237,317 | -3.9% |
| 2027 | 226,888 | -4.4% |
| 2028 | 216,148 | -4.7% |
| 2029 | 205,603 | -4.9% |
| 2030 | 195,381 | -5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 374,909 | 358,521 | 381,781 | 10 |
| 2000s | 314,069 | 286,734 | 352,469 | 10 |
| 2010s | 288,551 | 284,761 | 292,512 | 10 |
| 2020s | 249,986 | 205,603 | 287,768 | 10 |
| 2030s | 195,381 | 195,381 | 195,381 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
- 23 Iran, Islamic Republic of 18,410 compare
- 24 Mozambique 17,379 compare
- 25 South Africa 17,151 compare
- 26 Iraq 17,091 compare
- 27 Türkiye 16,631 compare
- 28 Niger 14,378 compare
- 29 Côte d'Ivoire 14,048 compare
More gender data for Eastern Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -4.97 % change on previous year (2030)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,077 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 23.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 16.0% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 15.4% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 16.0% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 22.9% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.5% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49 years) who have 90.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Asia was 195,381 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 381,781 in 1992.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 195,381 in 2030.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Eastern Asia ranks 26th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eastern 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.