Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia

Europe and Central Asia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 152,350 in 2030. ▼ Falling

Latest (2030)
152,350
Change on year
down 1.5%
Rank
33rd
of 89 groups
All-time high
193,877
in 1990
All-time low
152,350
in 2030
Years of data
41
1990–2030

Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia, 1990–2030

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1990201020301990: 193.9k1991: 193.4k1992: 192.4k1993: 191.0k1994: 189.4k1995: 187.4k1996: 185.2k1997: 182.6k1998: 179.6k1999: 176.4k2000: 173.3k2001: 170.1k2002: 167.1k2003: 164.6k2004: 162.4k2005: 160.4k2006: 158.7k2007: 157.7k2008: 157.4k2009: 157.7k2010: 158.1k2011: 158.8k2012: 159.6k2013: 160.7k2014: 162.0k2015: 163.6k2016: 165.3k2017: 166.7k2018: 167.7k2019: 168.4k2020: 168.7k2021: 168.7k2022: 168.0k2023: 166.6k2024: 164.9k2025: 163.2k2026: 161.3k2027: 159.2k2028: 157.0k2029: 154.7k2030: 152.3k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia is 152,350, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.

The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia peaked at 193,877 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 152,350, in 2030.

That places Europe and Central Asia 33rd out of 89 groups with data for 2030, putting it 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 Europe and Central Asia, year by year

Annual values for Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) in Europe and Central Asia, 1990 to 2030.
Year Value Change
1990 193,877
1991 193,390 -0.3%
1992 192,366 -0.5%
1993 191,008 -0.7%
1994 189,435 -0.8%
1995 187,441 -1.1%
1996 185,169 -1.2%
1997 182,648 -1.4%
1998 179,574 -1.7%
1999 176,358 -1.8%
2000 173,285 -1.7%
2001 170,068 -1.9%
2002 167,103 -1.7%
2003 164,606 -1.5%
2004 162,355 -1.4%
2005 160,362 -1.2%
2006 158,680 -1.0%
2007 157,650 -0.6%
2008 157,432 -0.1%
2009 157,685 +0.2%
2010 158,112 +0.3%
2011 158,756 +0.4%
2012 159,632 +0.6%
2013 160,684 +0.7%
2014 162,028 +0.8%
2015 163,634 +1.0%
2016 165,269 +1.0%
2017 166,701 +0.9%
2018 167,719 +0.6%
2019 168,391 +0.4%
2020 168,731 +0.2%
2021 168,700 -0.0%
2022 167,982 -0.4%
2023 166,565 -0.8%
2024 164,933 -1.0%
2025 163,195 -1.1%
2026 161,298 -1.2%
2027 159,198 -1.3%
2028 156,981 -1.4%
2029 154,694 -1.5%
2030 152,350 -1.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 187,127 176,358 193,877 10
2000s 162,923 157,432 173,285 10
2010s 163,093 158,112 168,391 10
2020s 163,228 154,694 168,731 10
2030s 152,350 152,350 152,350 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Europe and Central Asia was 152,350 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 193,877 in 1990.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 152,350 in 2030.
How does Europe and Central Asia rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Europe and Central Asia ranks 33rd out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Europe and Central 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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Indicator
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
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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.