Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Japan
Japan: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 12,429 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Japan, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Japan recorded 12,429 for child population (un estimates and projections) in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Japan peaked at 22,238 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 12,429, in 2030.
Japan ranks 37th 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22,238 | — |
| 1991 | 21,552 | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 20,982 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 20,472 | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 20,032 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 19,652 | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 19,313 | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 19,020 | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 18,748 | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 18,490 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 18,267 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 18,094 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 17,945 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 17,807 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 17,692 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 17,591 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 17,495 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 17,412 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 17,343 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 17,250 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 17,140 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 17,023 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 16,882 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 16,719 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 16,536 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 16,348 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 16,179 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 16,020 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 15,853 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 15,668 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 15,435 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 15,142 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 14,823 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 14,488 | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 14,152 | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 13,835 | -2.2% |
| 2026 | 13,525 | -2.2% |
| 2027 | 13,227 | -2.2% |
| 2028 | 12,941 | -2.2% |
| 2029 | 12,677 | -2.0% |
| 2030 | 12,429 | -2.0% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 12,429 is above the median for high income countries, which is 907.56, 13.7× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Japan's 12,429 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,010, 12.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,050 | 18,490 | 22,238 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,690 | 17,250 | 18,267 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,437 | 15,668 | 17,140 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,025 | 12,677 | 15,435 | 10 |
| 2030s | 12,429 | 12,429 | 12,429 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More gender data for Japan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.96 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 107,155 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 107,155 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.4423 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 367,041 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 384,885 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 368,886 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 386,553 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 378,555 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 396,805 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Japan?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Japan was 12,429 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 22,238 in 1990.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,429 in 2030.
- How does Japan rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Japan ranks 37th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan 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.