Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Netherlands

Netherlands: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 2,769 in 2030. ▼ Falling

Latest (2030)
2,769
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
87th
of 189 countries
All-time high
3,064
in 2003
All-time low
2,739
in 2024
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

01.0k2.0k3.0k1990201020301990: 2.8k1991: 2.8k1992: 2.8k1993: 2.8k1994: 2.9k1995: 2.9k1996: 2.9k1997: 2.9k1998: 3.0k1999: 3.0k2000: 3.0k2001: 3.0k2002: 3.1k2003: 3.1k2004: 3.1k2005: 3.0k2006: 3.0k2007: 3.0k2008: 3.0k2009: 3.0k2010: 2.9k2011: 2.9k2012: 2.9k2013: 2.9k2014: 2.9k2015: 2.8k2016: 2.8k2017: 2.8k2018: 2.8k2019: 2.8k2020: 2.8k2021: 2.7k2022: 2.7k2023: 2.7k2024: 2.7k2025: 2.7k2026: 2.7k2027: 2.7k2028: 2.8k2029: 2.8k2030: 2.8k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Netherlands is 2,769, measured in 2030.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Netherlands peaked at 3,064 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2,739, in 2024.

That places Netherlands 87th out of 189 countries with data for 2030, putting it 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 2,874 2,759 2,983 10
2000s 3,022 2,958 3,064 10
2010s 2,862 2,770 2,948 10
2020s 2,748 2,739 2,763 10
2030s 2,769 2,769 2,769 1

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 84 Central African Republic 3,048 compare
  2. 85 Chile 2,924 compare
  3. 86 Dominican Republic 2,903 compare
  4. 88 Romania 2,759 compare
  5. 89 Congo 2,740 compare
  6. 90 Israel 2,625 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Netherlands?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Netherlands was 2,769 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 3,064 in 2003.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 2,739 in 2024.
How does Netherlands rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Netherlands ranks 87th out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Netherlands 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
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
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.