Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 39,466 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eastern Europe, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Europe stood at 39,466. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 19.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Europe peaked at 71,252 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 39,466, in 2030.
Eastern Europe ranks 54th 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 Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 71,252 | — |
| 1991 | 70,612 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 69,508 | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 68,126 | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 66,819 | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 65,359 | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 63,768 | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 62,017 | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 59,921 | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 57,658 | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 55,397 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 53,056 | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 50,876 | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 49,024 | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 47,380 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 45,981 | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 44,883 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 44,213 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 43,990 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 44,034 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 44,206 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 44,571 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 45,143 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 45,820 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 46,542 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 47,280 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 47,996 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 48,561 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 48,862 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 48,965 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 48,905 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 48,690 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 47,934 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 46,852 | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 45,944 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 45,131 | -1.8% |
| 2026 | 44,221 | -2.0% |
| 2027 | 43,093 | -2.6% |
| 2028 | 41,893 | -2.8% |
| 2029 | 40,683 | -2.9% |
| 2030 | 39,466 | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65,504 | 57,658 | 71,252 | 10 |
| 2000s | 47,883 | 43,990 | 55,397 | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,794 | 44,206 | 48,965 | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,335 | 40,683 | 48,905 | 10 |
| 2030s | 39,466 | 39,466 | 39,466 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Europe
More gender data for Eastern Europe
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.99 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 41.79 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 649 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 24.8% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 23.5% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 24.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 23.4% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 41.7% (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) 0.4% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Europe?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Eastern Europe was 39,466 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Eastern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 71,252 in 1990.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Eastern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,466 in 2030.
- How does Eastern Europe rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Eastern Europe ranks 54th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Eastern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eastern Europe 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.