Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Gambia
Gambia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 1,149 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Gambia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Gambia is 1,149, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Gambia peaked at 1,149 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 481.98, in 1990.
Gambia ranks 117th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 481.98 | — |
| 1991 | 503.7 | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 525.73 | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 547.13 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 567.89 | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 588.36 | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 608.25 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 627.42 | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 646.03 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 664.06 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 681.46 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 698.39 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 714.99 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 731.45 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 748.08 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 764.99 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 782.56 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 800.76 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 819.19 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 837.88 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 857.33 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 878.17 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 900.66 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 924.01 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 946.9 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 968.8 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 989.5 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 1,009 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 1,026 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 1,042 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 1,058 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 1,072 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 1,086 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 1,099 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 1,111 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 1,121 | +0.9% |
| 2026 | 1,129 | +0.7% |
| 2027 | 1,135 | +0.5% |
| 2028 | 1,140 | +0.4% |
| 2029 | 1,144 | +0.4% |
| 2030 | 1,149 | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 576.06 | 481.98 | 664.06 | 10 |
| 2000s | 757.98 | 681.46 | 837.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 954.26 | 857.33 | 1,042 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,110 | 1,058 | 1,144 | 10 |
| 2030s | 1,149 | 1,149 | 1,149 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More gender data for Gambia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.4019 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 39,680 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 40,675 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 39,327 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 40,247 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 38,827 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 39,719 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 38,224 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 39,069 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 37,625 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Gambia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Gambia was 1,149 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,149 in 2030.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 481.98 in 1990.
- How does Gambia rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Gambia ranks 117th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gambia 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.