Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Philippines
Philippines: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 28,934 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Philippines, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Philippines stood at 28,934.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Philippines peaked at 35,338 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 26,289, in 1990.
Philippines ranks 14th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26,289 | — |
| 1991 | 26,880 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 27,445 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 27,970 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 28,465 | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 28,966 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 29,467 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 29,945 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 30,392 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 30,813 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 31,203 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 31,573 | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 31,918 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 32,229 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 32,519 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 32,783 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 33,036 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 33,318 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 33,630 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 33,961 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 34,302 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 34,619 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 34,911 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 35,164 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 35,338 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 35,324 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 35,150 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 34,962 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 34,795 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 34,652 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 34,389 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 33,946 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 33,427 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 32,868 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 32,283 | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 31,695 | -1.8% |
| 2026 | 31,093 | -1.9% |
| 2027 | 30,492 | -1.9% |
| 2028 | 29,922 | -1.9% |
| 2029 | 29,408 | -1.7% |
| 2030 | 28,934 | -1.6% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 28,934 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,888, 15.3× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 28,934 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,010, 28.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28,663 | 26,289 | 30,813 | 10 |
| 2000s | 32,617 | 31,203 | 33,961 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,922 | 34,302 | 35,338 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,952 | 29,408 | 34,389 | 10 |
| 2030s | 28,934 | 28,934 | 28,934 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More gender data for Philippines
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.61 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 92,475 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 92,475 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.52 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 871,613 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 935,850 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 864,989 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 929,411 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 858,439 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 922,830 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Philippines?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Philippines was 28,934 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 35,338 in 2014.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,289 in 1990.
- How does Philippines rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Philippines ranks 14th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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.