Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Nepal

Nepal: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 7,927 in 2030. ▼ Falling

Latest (2030)
7,927
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
53rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
10,312
in 2004
All-time low
7,927
in 2030
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k1990201020301990: 8.1k1991: 8.3k1992: 8.5k1993: 8.8k1994: 9.0k1995: 9.2k1996: 9.4k1997: 9.6k1998: 9.8k1999: 9.9k2000: 10.1k2001: 10.2k2002: 10.2k2003: 10.3k2004: 10.3k2005: 10.3k2006: 10.3k2007: 10.2k2008: 10.1k2009: 10.0k2010: 9.8k2011: 9.7k2012: 9.6k2013: 9.4k2014: 9.3k2015: 9.2k2016: 9.1k2017: 9.0k2018: 8.9k2019: 8.8k2020: 8.7k2021: 8.7k2022: 8.6k2023: 8.5k2024: 8.4k2025: 8.3k2026: 8.2k2027: 8.1k2028: 8.0k2029: 8.0k2030: 7.9k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Nepal is 7,927, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 9.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Nepal peaked at 10,312 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 7,927, in 2030.

Nepal ranks 53rd of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9,065 8,109 9,925 10
2000s 10,192 9,985 10,312 10
2010s 9,276 8,791 9,843 10
2020s 8,355 7,984 8,712 10
2030s 7,927 7,927 7,927 1

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 50 Argentina 8,443 compare
  2. 51 Syrian Arab Republic 8,107 compare
  3. 52 Peru 7,988 compare
  4. 54 Senegal 7,600 compare
  5. 55 Malaysia 7,206 compare
  6. 56 Zimbabwe 6,958 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Nepal?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Nepal was 7,927 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 10,312 in 2004.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 7,927 in 2030.
How does Nepal rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Nepal ranks 53rd out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Nepal 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.