Child population (UN estimates and projections) in France

France: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 10,528 in 2030. ▼ Falling

Latest (2030)
10,528
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
41st
of 189 countries
All-time high
12,344
in 2012
All-time low
10,528
in 2030
Years of data
41
1990–2030

Child population (UN estimates and projections) in France, 1990–2030

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k1990201020301990: 11.9k1991: 12.0k1992: 12.0k1993: 11.9k1994: 11.9k1995: 11.8k1996: 11.7k1997: 11.7k1998: 11.6k1999: 11.7k2000: 11.7k2001: 11.8k2002: 11.8k2003: 11.8k2004: 11.8k2005: 11.9k2006: 11.9k2007: 12.0k2008: 12.1k2009: 12.2k2010: 12.2k2011: 12.3k2012: 12.3k2013: 12.3k2014: 12.3k2015: 12.3k2016: 12.2k2017: 12.1k2018: 12.1k2019: 12.0k2020: 11.9k2021: 11.8k2022: 11.7k2023: 11.5k2024: 11.4k2025: 11.2k2026: 11.0k2027: 10.9k2028: 10.7k2029: 10.6k2030: 10.5k

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 189 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 38 Germany 11,292 compare
  2. 39 United Kingdom 11,226 compare
  3. 40 Chad 10,979 compare
  4. 42 Colombia 10,499 compare
  5. 43 Somalia 10,410 compare
  6. 44 Burkina Faso 10,122 compare

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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 189 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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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.