Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 468.29 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Jamaica, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Jamaica is 468.29, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Jamaica peaked at 881.56 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 468.29, in 2030.
That places Jamaica 145th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 869.18 | 850.97 | 881.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 821.04 | 758.82 | 866.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 665.87 | 596.5 | 740.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 526.81 | 477.33 | 582.2 | 10 |
| 2030s | 468.29 | 468.29 | 468.29 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More gender data for Jamaica
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.89 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 15,460 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 16,015 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 15,603 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 16,169 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 15,800 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 16,375 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 15,981 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 16,562 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 16,075 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Jamaica?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Jamaica was 468.29 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 881.56 in 1997.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 468.29 in 2030.
- How does Jamaica rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Jamaica ranks 145th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.