Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Mozambique

Mozambique: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 17,379 in 2030. ▲ Rising

Latest (2030)
17,379
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
24th
of 189 countries
All-time high
17,379
in 2030
All-time low
5,980
in 1990
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k15.0k17.5k1990201020301990: 6.0k1991: 6.1k1992: 6.2k1993: 6.4k1994: 6.8k1995: 7.2k1996: 7.4k1997: 7.6k1998: 7.8k1999: 8.0k2000: 8.2k2001: 8.4k2002: 8.6k2003: 8.8k2004: 9.0k2005: 9.2k2006: 9.4k2007: 9.7k2008: 9.9k2009: 10.2k2010: 10.5k2011: 10.8k2012: 11.2k2013: 11.5k2014: 11.8k2015: 12.1k2016: 12.5k2017: 12.8k2018: 13.2k2019: 13.5k2020: 13.9k2021: 14.3k2022: 14.7k2023: 15.1k2024: 15.4k2025: 15.7k2026: 16.1k2027: 16.4k2028: 16.7k2029: 17.1k2030: 17.4k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Mozambique recorded 17,379 for child population (un estimates and projections) in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.

The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Mozambique peaked at 17,379 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 5,980, in 1990.

Mozambique ranks 24th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 6,939 5,980 7,972 10
2000s 9,133 8,169 10,216 10
2010s 11,992 10,524 13,534 10
2020s 15,531 13,909 17,050 10
2030s 17,379 17,379 17,379 1

Countries ranked near Mozambique

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  3. 23 Iran, Islamic Republic of 18,410 compare
  4. 25 South Africa 17,151 compare
  5. 26 Iraq 17,091 compare
  6. 27 Türkiye 16,631 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Mozambique?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Mozambique was 17,379 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 17,379 in 2030.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 5,980 in 1990.
How does Mozambique rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Mozambique ranks 24th out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mozambique 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.