Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Northern America
Northern America: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 63,821 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Northern America, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern America is 63,821, measured in 2030.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern America peaked at 68,944 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 60,420, in 1990.
That places Northern America 46th out of 89 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Northern America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 60,420 | — |
| 1991 | 61,506 | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 62,555 | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 63,406 | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 64,042 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 64,460 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 64,748 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 64,946 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 65,126 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 65,320 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 65,505 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 65,689 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 65,832 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 65,925 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 65,956 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 65,909 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 65,918 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 66,096 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 66,377 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 66,669 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 66,943 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 67,235 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 67,560 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 67,874 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 68,169 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 68,427 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 68,662 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 68,869 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 68,944 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 68,896 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 68,492 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 67,780 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 67,108 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 66,448 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 65,849 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 65,392 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 65,016 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 64,679 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 64,381 | -0.5% |
| 2029 | 64,097 | -0.4% |
| 2030 | 63,821 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 63,653 | 60,420 | 65,320 | 10 |
| 2000s | 65,988 | 65,505 | 66,669 | 10 |
| 2010s | 68,158 | 66,943 | 68,944 | 10 |
| 2020s | 65,924 | 64,097 | 68,492 | 10 |
| 2030s | 63,821 | 63,821 | 63,821 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Northern America
More gender data for Northern America
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.4314 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 38.47 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 229 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 29.5% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 14.9% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 10.7% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 15.0% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 41.2% (2025)
- Adjusted gender parity index for participation rate in organized 1.02 (2023)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.6% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern America?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern America was 63,821 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Northern America?
- The highest recorded value was 68,944 in 2018.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Northern America?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,420 in 1990.
- How does Northern America rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Northern America ranks 46th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Northern America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Northern America 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.