Child population (UN estimates and projections) in India
India: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 341,454 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in India, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in India stood at 341,454.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in India peaked at 389,737 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 333,535, in 1990.
That places India 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 333,535 | — |
| 1991 | 338,995 | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 344,270 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 349,387 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 354,212 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 358,656 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 362,725 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 366,496 | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 369,975 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 373,120 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 376,124 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 379,060 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 381,748 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 384,069 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 386,011 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 387,532 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 388,559 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 389,141 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 389,442 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 389,684 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 389,737 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 389,466 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 388,915 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 387,976 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 386,290 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 383,972 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 381,481 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 378,636 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 375,663 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 372,709 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 369,525 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 366,352 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 363,308 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 360,338 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 357,277 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 354,186 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 351,216 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 348,330 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 345,613 | -0.8% |
| 2029 | 343,400 | -0.6% |
| 2030 | 341,454 | -0.6% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 341,454 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,971, 86.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- India's 341,454 is above the median for South Asia, which is 6,366, 53.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 355,137 | 333,535 | 373,120 | 10 |
| 2000s | 385,137 | 376,124 | 389,684 | 10 |
| 2010s | 383,484 | 372,709 | 389,737 | 10 |
| 2020s | 355,954 | 343,400 | 369,525 | 10 |
| 2030s | 341,454 | 341,454 | 341,454 | 1 |
Countries ranked near India
More gender data for India
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.5667 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1.18 million (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1.18 million (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 10.96 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 11.71 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 10.92 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 11.70 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 10.89 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 11.70 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in India?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in India was 341,454 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 389,737 in 2010.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 333,535 in 1990.
- How does India rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- India ranks 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this India 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.