Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Iceland
Iceland: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 69.14 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Iceland, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Iceland is 69.14, measured in 2030.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Iceland peaked at 69.98 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 63.59, in 1990.
Iceland ranks 178th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 63.59 | — |
| 1991 | 64.01 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 64.77 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 65.54 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 65.74 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 65.33 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 64.92 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 64.71 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 64.67 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 64.92 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 65.5 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 66.08 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 66.23 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 65.98 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 65.69 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 65.5 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 65.45 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 65.77 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 66.33 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 66.59 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 66.59 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 66.49 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 66.43 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 66.69 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 66.96 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 66.83 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 66.74 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 67.17 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 67.67 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 68.07 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 68.66 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 69.4 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 69.9 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 69.98 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 69.88 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 69.77 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 69.66 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 69.56 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 69.44 | -0.2% |
| 2029 | 69.29 | -0.2% |
| 2030 | 69.14 | -0.2% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 69.14 is below the median for high income countries, which is 907.56, 8% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 69.14 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,190, 6% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.82 | 63.59 | 65.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.91 | 65.45 | 66.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 66.96 | 66.43 | 68.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.55 | 68.66 | 69.98 | 10 |
| 2030s | 69.14 | 69.14 | 69.14 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More gender data for Iceland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.228 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 345.21 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 345.21 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.7736 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2,155 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2,290 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2,184 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2,324 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2,211 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 2,349 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Iceland?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Iceland was 69.14 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 69.98 in 2023.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 63.59 in 1990.
- How does Iceland rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Iceland ranks 178th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland 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.