Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Mexico

Mexico: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 30,197 in 2030. ▼ Falling

Latest (2030)
30,197
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
13th
of 189 countries
All-time high
33,982
in 2003
All-time low
30,197
in 2030
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

010.0k20.0k30.0k1990201020301990: 32.3k1991: 32.4k1992: 32.6k1993: 32.7k1994: 32.9k1995: 33.1k1996: 33.3k1997: 33.5k1998: 33.6k1999: 33.8k2000: 33.8k2001: 33.9k2002: 34.0k2003: 34.0k2004: 34.0k2005: 33.9k2006: 33.9k2007: 33.8k2008: 33.8k2009: 33.8k2010: 33.8k2011: 33.9k2012: 33.9k2013: 33.9k2014: 34.0k2015: 33.9k2016: 33.7k2017: 33.5k2018: 33.3k2019: 33.1k2020: 32.9k2021: 32.8k2022: 32.6k2023: 32.3k2024: 32.1k2025: 31.8k2026: 31.5k2027: 31.2k2028: 30.8k2029: 30.5k2030: 30.2k

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 189 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 10 Brazil 38,780 compare
  2. 11 Egypt 36,649 compare
  3. 12 Tanzania, United Republic of 33,294 compare
  4. 14 Philippines 28,934 compare
  5. 15 Uganda 23,854 compare
  6. 16 Sudan 22,769 compare

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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 189 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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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.