Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Mauritania

Mauritania: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 2,466 in 2030. ▲ Rising

Latest (2030)
2,466
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
92nd
of 189 countries
All-time high
2,466
in 2030
All-time low
886.11
in 1990
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k1990201020301990: 886.11991: 910.21992: 9371993: 966.11994: 996.11995: 1.0k1996: 1.1k1997: 1.1k1998: 1.1k1999: 1.1k2000: 1.2k2001: 1.2k2002: 1.2k2003: 1.2k2004: 1.3k2005: 1.3k2006: 1.3k2007: 1.4k2008: 1.4k2009: 1.4k2010: 1.5k2011: 1.5k2012: 1.6k2013: 1.6k2014: 1.7k2015: 1.8k2016: 1.8k2017: 1.9k2018: 1.9k2019: 2.0k2020: 2.0k2021: 2.1k2022: 2.1k2023: 2.2k2024: 2.2k2025: 2.3k2026: 2.3k2027: 2.3k2028: 2.4k2029: 2.4k2030: 2.5k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Mauritania stood at 2,466. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 22.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Mauritania peaked at 2,466 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 886.11, in 1990.

That places Mauritania 92nd out of 189 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,008 886.11 1,129 10
2000s 1,290 1,156 1,443 10
2010s 1,727 1,487 1,965 10
2020s 2,225 2,016 2,423 10
2030s 2,466 2,466 2,466 1

Countries ranked near Mauritania

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  5. 94 Lao People's Democratic Republic 2,335 compare
  6. 95 Turkmenistan 2,311 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Mauritania?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Mauritania was 2,466 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 2,466 in 2030.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 886.11 in 1990.
How does Mauritania rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Mauritania ranks 92nd out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mauritania 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.