Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Latvia
Latvia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 242.79 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Latvia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Latvia is 242.79, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and down 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Latvia peaked at 570.99 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 242.79, in 2030.
That places Latvia 159th 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.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 570.99 | — |
| 1991 | 569.45 | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 560.57 | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 544.36 | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 529.09 | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 513.87 | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 497.43 | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 479.32 | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 458.86 | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 438.07 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 418.4 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 398.31 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 378.61 | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 360.98 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 344.7 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 330.17 | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 318.7 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 310.44 | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 305.83 | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 302.44 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 297.42 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 293.35 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 292.24 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 293.35 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 296.06 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 299 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 301.93 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 304.45 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 305.19 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 305.14 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 304.14 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 301.77 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 299.58 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 295.39 | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 288.52 | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 281.5 | -2.4% |
| 2026 | 275.28 | -2.2% |
| 2027 | 268.97 | -2.3% |
| 2028 | 261.38 | -2.8% |
| 2029 | 252.56 | -3.4% |
| 2030 | 242.79 | -3.9% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 242.79 is below the median for high income countries, which is 907.56, 27% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 242.79 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,190, 20% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 516.2 | 438.07 | 570.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | 346.86 | 302.44 | 418.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 298.81 | 292.24 | 305.19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 282.91 | 252.56 | 304.14 | 10 |
| 2030s | 242.79 | 242.79 | 242.79 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More gender data for Latvia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.87 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1,535 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1,535 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.3312 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 6,644 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 7,068 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 6,775 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 7,216 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 7,299 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 7,779 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Latvia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Latvia was 242.79 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 570.99 in 1990.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 242.79 in 2030.
- How does Latvia rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Latvia ranks 159th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia 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.