Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 86,725 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Northern Africa, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern Africa is 86,725, measured in 2030.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern Africa peaked at 87,345 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 59,585, in 1990.
Northern Africa ranks 39th of 89 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 59,585 | — |
| 1991 | 60,463 | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 61,294 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 62,045 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 62,651 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 63,150 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 63,542 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 63,874 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 64,154 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 64,368 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 64,572 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 64,787 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 65,016 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 65,251 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 65,533 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 65,918 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 66,418 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 67,060 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 67,894 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 68,919 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 70,099 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 71,371 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 72,758 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 74,311 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 75,966 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 77,659 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 79,313 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 80,918 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 82,376 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 83,590 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 84,651 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 85,549 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 86,275 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 86,614 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 86,774 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 87,056 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 87,278 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 87,345 | +0.1% |
| 2028 | 87,234 | -0.1% |
| 2029 | 87,018 | -0.2% |
| 2030 | 86,725 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62,513 | 59,585 | 64,368 | 10 |
| 2000s | 66,137 | 64,572 | 68,919 | 10 |
| 2010s | 76,836 | 70,099 | 83,590 | 10 |
| 2020s | 86,579 | 84,651 | 87,345 | 10 |
| 2030s | 86,725 | 86,725 | 86,725 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
More gender data for Northern Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.3366 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 57.34 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 340 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 19.8% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 32.0% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 36.2% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 31.7% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 18.1% (2025)
- Adjusted gender parity index for participation rate in organized 1.05 (2024)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.4% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern Africa?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern Africa was 86,725 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 87,345 in 2027.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 59,585 in 1990.
- How does Northern Africa rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Northern Africa ranks 39th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Northern Africa 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.