Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Liberia
Liberia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 2,348 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Liberia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Liberia stood at 2,348. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Liberia peaked at 2,348 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 864.37, in 1991.
Liberia ranks 93rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 981.07 | — |
| 1991 | 864.37 | -11.9% |
| 1992 | 913.34 | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 946.82 | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 940.91 | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 945.56 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 969.76 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 1,045 | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 1,154 | +10.4% |
| 1999 | 1,217 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 1,260 | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 1,296 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 1,329 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 1,339 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 1,355 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 1,419 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 1,503 | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 1,583 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 1,649 | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 1,700 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 1,749 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 1,802 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 1,854 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 1,899 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 1,939 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 1,976 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 2,010 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 2,043 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 2,075 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 2,104 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 2,131 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 2,154 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 2,175 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 2,197 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 2,219 | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 2,240 | +0.9% |
| 2026 | 2,262 | +1.0% |
| 2027 | 2,283 | +1.0% |
| 2028 | 2,304 | +0.9% |
| 2029 | 2,326 | +1.0% |
| 2030 | 2,348 | +1.0% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 2,348 is below the median for low income countries, which is 10,122, 23% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 2,348 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,548, 36% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 997.74 | 864.37 | 1,217 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,443 | 1,260 | 1,700 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,945 | 1,749 | 2,104 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,229 | 2,131 | 2,326 | 10 |
| 2030s | 2,348 | 2,348 | 2,348 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 90 Israel 2,625 compare
- 91 Tunisia 2,590 compare
- 92 Mauritania 2,466 compare
- 94 Laos 2,335 compare
- 95 Turkmenistan 2,311 compare
- 96 Kyrgyzstan 2,300 compare
More gender data for Liberia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.9574 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 4,018 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,018 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 81,391 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 83,748 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 79,207 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 81,337 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 77,744 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 79,813 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Liberia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Liberia was 2,348 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,348 in 2030.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 864.37 in 1991.
- How does Liberia rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Liberia ranks 93rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liberia 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.