Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 139,807 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at 139,807. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 167,368 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 139,807, in 2030.
That places Latin America and the Caribbean 34th out of 89 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 160,190 | — |
| 1991 | 161,445 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 162,580 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 163,609 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 164,527 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 165,332 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 165,995 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 166,505 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 166,912 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 167,214 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 167,368 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 167,347 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 167,162 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 166,830 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 166,362 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 165,799 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 165,160 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 164,487 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 163,800 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 163,082 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 162,321 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 161,575 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 160,862 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 160,120 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 159,374 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 158,620 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 157,817 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 156,972 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 156,132 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 155,225 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 154,125 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 152,897 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 151,633 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 150,323 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 148,941 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 147,492 | -1.0% |
| 2026 | 145,984 | -1.0% |
| 2027 | 144,449 | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 142,908 | -1.1% |
| 2029 | 141,349 | -1.1% |
| 2030 | 139,807 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 164,431 | 160,190 | 167,214 | 10 |
| 2000s | 165,740 | 163,082 | 167,368 | 10 |
| 2010s | 158,902 | 155,225 | 162,321 | 10 |
| 2020s | 148,010 | 141,349 | 154,125 | 10 |
| 2030s | 139,807 | 139,807 | 139,807 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean
More gender data for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.09 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 545,976 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 545,976 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.9689 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 37.47 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 3.44 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 39.05 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,520 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 36.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 19.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean was 139,807 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 167,368 in 2000.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 139,807 in 2030.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 34th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean 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.