Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Ireland
Ireland: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 899.27 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Ireland, 1990–2030
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More gender data for Ireland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9809 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 26,039 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 27,455 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 26,494 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 27,919 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 26,943 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 28,390 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 28,907 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 30,454 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 29,746 (2025)
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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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.