Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Ireland

Ireland: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 899.27 in 2030. ▲ Rising

Latest (2030)
899.27
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
128th
of 189 countries
All-time high
1,009
in 2018
All-time low
827.6
in 2001
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

02505007501.0k1990201020301990: 951.81991: 938.71992: 926.91993: 911.91994: 893.21995: 873.81996: 857.21997: 844.31998: 835.41999: 830.42000: 828.22001: 827.62002: 830.12003: 836.92004: 8462005: 856.22006: 870.22007: 891.82008: 917.42009: 940.72010: 961.42011: 9782012: 988.52013: 994.42014: 998.52015: 1.0k2016: 1.0k2017: 1.0k2018: 1.0k2019: 1.0k2020: 1.0k2021: 995.92022: 994.22023: 988.22024: 975.12025: 960.52026: 945.42027: 931.12028: 918.82029: 908.22030: 899.3

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Ireland stood at 899.27.

That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Ireland peaked at 1,009 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 827.6, in 2001.

That places Ireland 128th out of 189 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 886.37 830.45 951.76 10
2000s 864.52 827.6 940.69 10
2010s 995.19 961.43 1,009 10
2020s 961.9 908.18 1,002 10
2030s 899.27 899.27 899.27 1

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 125 New Zealand 907.87 compare
  2. 126 Bulgaria 907.24 compare
  3. 127 Serbia 899.28 compare
  4. 129 Guinea-Bissau 894.88 compare
  5. 130 Botswana 855.49 compare
  6. 131 Norway 850.35 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Ireland?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Ireland was 899.27 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 1,009 in 2018.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 827.6 in 2001.
How does Ireland rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Ireland ranks 128th out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ireland 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.