Child population (UN estimates and projections) in France
France: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 10,528 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in France, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in France is 10,528, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in France peaked at 12,344 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 10,528, in 2030.
That places France 41st out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,923 | — |
| 1991 | 11,951 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 11,966 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 11,944 | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 11,896 | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 11,825 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 11,745 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 11,673 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 11,640 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 11,664 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 11,720 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 11,767 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 11,796 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 11,814 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 11,837 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 11,877 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 11,936 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 12,004 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 12,081 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 12,169 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 12,238 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 12,298 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 12,344 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 12,343 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 12,337 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 12,308 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 12,223 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 12,144 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 12,073 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 11,989 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 11,902 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 11,800 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 11,687 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 11,546 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 11,375 | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 11,202 | -1.5% |
| 2026 | 11,035 | -1.5% |
| 2027 | 10,885 | -1.4% |
| 2028 | 10,747 | -1.3% |
| 2029 | 10,624 | -1.1% |
| 2030 | 10,528 | -0.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 10,528 is above the median for high income countries, which is 907.56, 11.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 10,528 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,190, 8.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,823 | 11,640 | 11,966 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,900 | 11,720 | 12,169 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,230 | 11,989 | 12,344 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,280 | 10,624 | 11,902 | 10 |
| 2030s | 10,528 | 10,528 | 10,528 | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
More gender data for France
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9027 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 58,516 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 58,516 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.327 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 310,512 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 325,288 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 312,212 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 326,662 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 325,263 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 340,189 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in France?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in France was 10,528 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 12,344 in 2012.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,528 in 2030.
- How does France rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- France ranks 41st out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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.