Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Iran
Iran: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 18,410 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Iran, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Iran recorded 18,410 for child population (un estimates and projections) in 2030.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Iran peaked at 26,761 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 18,090, in 2009.
Iran ranks 23rd of 188 countries on this measure, 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 Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25,747 | — |
| 1991 | 26,328 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 26,702 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 26,761 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 26,556 | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 26,168 | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 25,603 | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 24,883 | -2.8% |
| 1998 | 24,056 | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 23,179 | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 22,286 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 21,408 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 20,495 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 19,736 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 19,237 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 18,854 | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 18,575 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 18,329 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 18,141 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 18,090 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 18,151 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 18,286 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 18,476 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 18,738 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 19,082 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 19,491 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 19,919 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 20,318 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 20,636 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 20,817 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 20,856 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 20,832 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 20,789 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 20,694 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 20,548 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 20,352 | -1.0% |
| 2026 | 20,095 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 19,776 | -1.6% |
| 2028 | 19,386 | -2.0% |
| 2029 | 18,926 | -2.4% |
| 2030 | 18,410 | -2.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 18,410 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,888, 9.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Iran's 18,410 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,625, 7.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25,598 | 23,179 | 26,761 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,515 | 18,090 | 22,286 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,391 | 18,151 | 20,817 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,225 | 18,926 | 20,856 | 10 |
| 2030s | 18,410 | 18,410 | 18,410 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 20 Afghanistan 20,358 compare
- 21 Angola 19,236 compare
- 22 Yemen 19,054 compare
- 24 Mozambique 17,379 compare
- 25 South Africa 17,151 compare
- 26 Iraq 17,091 compare
More gender data for Iran
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.73 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 77,077 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 77,077 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 552,656 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 580,401 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 565,065 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 593,686 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 576,359 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 605,901 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Iran?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Iran was 18,410 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 26,761 in 1993.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,090 in 2009.
- How does Iran rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Iran ranks 23rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran 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.