Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eswatini
Eswatini: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 409.82 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eswatini, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Eswatini stood at 409.82. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Eswatini peaked at 464.85 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 409.82, in 2030.
That places Eswatini 147th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 415.65 | — |
| 1991 | 427.99 | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 439.86 | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 450.36 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 456.64 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 460.43 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 464.11 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 464.85 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 462.05 | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 457.88 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 454.06 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 450.83 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 448.09 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 445.9 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 444.23 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 442.97 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 442.05 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 440.5 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 437.72 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 434.42 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 431.33 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 428.72 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 426.74 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 425.06 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 422.89 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 420.35 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 418.15 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 416.71 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 415.64 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 414.34 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 413.71 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 413.68 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 413.83 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 414.3 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 414.51 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 414.49 | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 414.18 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 413.38 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 412.22 | -0.3% |
| 2029 | 410.99 | -0.3% |
| 2030 | 409.82 | -0.3% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 409.82 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,971, 10% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 409.82 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,548, 6% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 449.98 | 415.65 | 464.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 444.08 | 434.42 | 454.06 | 10 |
| 2010s | 421.99 | 414.34 | 431.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 413.53 | 410.99 | 414.51 | 10 |
| 2030s | 409.82 | 409.82 | 409.82 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More gender data for Eswatini
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.2852 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 911.1 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 911.1 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 13,962 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 14,289 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 13,860 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 14,185 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 13,878 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 14,207 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Eswatini?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Eswatini was 409.82 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 464.85 in 1997.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 409.82 in 2030.
- How does Eswatini rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Eswatini ranks 147th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.