Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Lesotho

Lesotho: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 786.22 in 2030. ▬ Flat

Latest (2030)
786.22
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
134th
of 189 countries
All-time high
821.53
in 1996
All-time low
719.18
in 2007
Years of data
41
1990–2030

Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Lesotho, 1990–2030

02004006008001990201020301990: 776.61991: 790.21992: 801.61993: 810.21994: 8161995: 819.61996: 821.51997: 819.71998: 813.51999: 804.52000: 793.62001: 7822002: 769.82003: 7572004: 743.72005: 730.22006: 721.12007: 719.22008: 721.22009: 724.92010: 729.52011: 735.52012: 742.92013: 751.32014: 7612015: 770.92016: 7802017: 787.22018: 792.52019: 7972020: 801.32021: 8052022: 806.92023: 807.32024: 806.92025: 805.92026: 803.62027: 799.72028: 795.32029: 790.72030: 786.2

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Lesotho stood at 786.22.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Lesotho peaked at 821.53 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 719.18, in 2007.

That places Lesotho 134th out of 189 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 807.34 776.55 821.53 10
2000s 746.27 719.18 793.64 10
2010s 764.77 729.46 796.97 10
2020s 802.27 790.74 807.25 10
2030s 786.22 786.22 786.22 1

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 131 Norway 850.35 compare
  2. 132 Costa Rica 838.24 compare
  3. 133 Slovak Republic 788.41 compare
  4. 135 Equatorial Guinea 776.54 compare
  5. 136 Singapore 724.18 compare
  6. 137 Finland 722.94 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Lesotho?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Lesotho was 786.22 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 821.53 in 1996.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 719.18 in 2007.
How does Lesotho rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Lesotho ranks 134th out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Lesotho 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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Indicator
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
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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.