Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Iraq

Iraq: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 17,091 in 2030. ▲ Rising

Latest (2030)
17,091
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
26th
of 189 countries
All-time high
17,091
in 2030
All-time low
7,948
in 1990
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

05.0k10.0k15.0k1990201020301990: 7.9k1991: 8.0k1992: 8.2k1993: 8.6k1994: 9.0k1995: 9.3k1996: 9.5k1997: 9.8k1998: 10.1k1999: 10.4k2000: 10.7k2001: 11.0k2002: 11.3k2003: 11.6k2004: 11.8k2005: 12.1k2006: 12.1k2007: 11.9k2008: 12.1k2009: 12.5k2010: 12.8k2011: 13.2k2012: 13.8k2013: 14.4k2014: 14.8k2015: 15.2k2016: 15.4k2017: 15.6k2018: 15.8k2019: 16.0k2020: 16.2k2021: 16.4k2022: 16.6k2023: 16.7k2024: 16.8k2025: 16.9k2026: 17.0k2027: 17.0k2028: 17.0k2029: 17.0k2030: 17.1k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Iraq stood at 17,091. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Iraq peaked at 17,091 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 7,948, in 1990.

Iraq ranks 26th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9,070 7,948 10,360 10
2000s 11,702 10,667 12,470 10
2010s 14,712 12,804 16,028 10
2020s 16,773 16,213 17,039 10
2030s 17,091 17,091 17,091 1

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 23 Iran 18,410 compare
  2. 24 Mozambique 17,379 compare
  3. 25 South Africa 17,151 compare
  4. 27 Türkiye 16,631 compare
  5. 28 Niger 14,378 compare
  6. 29 Côte d'Ivoire 14,048 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Iraq?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Iraq was 17,091 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 17,091 in 2030.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 7,948 in 1990.
How does Iraq rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Iraq ranks 26th out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Iraq 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.