Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 17,177 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Northern Europe, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern Europe is 17,177, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern Europe peaked at 18,733 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 17,177, in 2030.
Northern Europe ranks 73rd of 89 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17,955 | — |
| 1991 | 18,084 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 18,211 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 18,294 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 18,326 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 18,300 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 18,249 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 18,195 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 18,135 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 18,059 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 17,926 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 17,766 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 17,644 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 17,596 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 17,554 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 17,465 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 17,395 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 17,375 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 17,412 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 17,485 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 17,568 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 17,663 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 17,778 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 17,908 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 18,050 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 18,210 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 18,394 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 18,568 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 18,685 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 18,733 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 18,721 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 18,663 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 18,597 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 18,492 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 18,339 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 18,169 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 17,972 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 17,762 | -1.2% |
| 2028 | 17,555 | -1.2% |
| 2029 | 17,363 | -1.1% |
| 2030 | 17,177 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,181 | 17,955 | 18,326 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,562 | 17,375 | 17,926 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,156 | 17,568 | 18,733 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,163 | 17,363 | 18,721 | 10 |
| 2030s | 17,177 | 17,177 | 17,177 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Northern Europe
More gender data for Northern Europe
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.07 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 38.15 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 841 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 39.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 14.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 15.3% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 14.7% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 40.1% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.8% (2026)
- 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 Europe?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Northern Europe was 17,177 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 18,733 in 2019.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,177 in 2030.
- How does Northern Europe rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Northern Europe ranks 73rd out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Northern Europe 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.