Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 304.32 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Puerto Rico, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Puerto Rico stood at 304.32. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Puerto Rico peaked at 966.07 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 304.32, in 2030.
That places Puerto Rico 155th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 966.07 | — |
| 1991 | 959.65 | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 952.76 | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 945.69 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 938.26 | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 930.83 | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 924.79 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 919.61 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 914.78 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 909.79 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 902.34 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 891.42 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 878.27 | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 862.98 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 845.46 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 826.33 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 806.3 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 786.13 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 766.25 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 747.44 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 726 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 699.01 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 669.69 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 639.65 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 609.21 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 578.72 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 548.49 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 515.95 | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 485.62 | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 460.97 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 438.24 | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 417.26 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 400.85 | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 389.2 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 377.02 | -3.1% |
| 2025 | 363.64 | -3.6% |
| 2026 | 350.47 | -3.6% |
| 2027 | 337.76 | -3.6% |
| 2028 | 325.89 | -3.5% |
| 2029 | 314.7 | -3.4% |
| 2030 | 304.32 | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 936.22 | 909.79 | 966.07 | 10 |
| 2000s | 831.29 | 747.44 | 902.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 593.33 | 460.97 | 726 | 10 |
| 2020s | 371.5 | 314.7 | 438.24 | 10 |
| 2030s | 304.32 | 304.32 | 304.32 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 152 Comoros 340.83 compare
- 153 Solomon Islands 322.01 compare
- 154 Bahrain 307.73 compare
- 156 Slovenia 279.92 compare
- 157 North Macedonia 262.64 compare
- 158 Trinidad and Tobago 243.17 compare
More gender data for Puerto Rico
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.3 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 9,368 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 9,833 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 9,386 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 9,848 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 9,336 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 9,803 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 9,398 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 9,869 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 9,439 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Puerto Rico?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Puerto Rico was 304.32 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 966.07 in 1990.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 304.32 in 2030.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Puerto Rico ranks 155th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.