Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Mexico
Mexico: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 30,197 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Mexico, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Mexico is 30,197, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Mexico peaked at 33,982 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 30,197, in 2030.
That places Mexico 13th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 32,331 | — |
| 1991 | 32,426 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 32,553 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 32,725 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 32,925 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 33,129 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 33,318 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 33,478 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 33,625 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 33,753 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 33,848 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 33,913 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 33,954 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 33,982 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 33,977 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 33,933 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 33,872 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 33,833 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 33,824 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 33,824 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 33,828 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 33,853 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 33,899 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 33,944 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 33,952 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 33,873 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 33,717 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 33,523 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 33,321 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 33,134 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 32,948 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 32,756 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 32,554 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 32,328 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 32,073 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 31,787 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 31,479 | -1.0% |
| 2027 | 31,151 | -1.0% |
| 2028 | 30,812 | -1.1% |
| 2029 | 30,484 | -1.1% |
| 2030 | 30,197 | -0.9% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 30,197 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,888, 16.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 30,197 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,458, 20.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33,026 | 32,331 | 33,753 | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,896 | 33,824 | 33,982 | 10 |
| 2010s | 33,705 | 33,134 | 33,952 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,837 | 30,484 | 32,948 | 10 |
| 2030s | 30,197 | 30,197 | 30,197 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More gender data for Mexico
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9402 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 106,708 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 106,708 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 978,858 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 1.01 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 984,557 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 1.02 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 992,716 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 1.03 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Mexico?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Mexico was 30,197 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 33,982 in 2003.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,197 in 2030.
- How does Mexico rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Mexico ranks 13th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mexico 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.