Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South Africa
South Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 17,151 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South Africa, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in South Africa is 17,151, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in South Africa peaked at 17,151 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 15,269, in 2007.
South Africa ranks 25th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15,374 | — |
| 1991 | 15,642 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 15,945 | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 16,130 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 16,365 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 16,700 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 16,937 | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 17,011 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 16,887 | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 16,701 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 16,461 | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 16,190 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 15,924 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 15,682 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 15,496 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 15,376 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 15,306 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 15,269 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 15,290 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 15,351 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 15,391 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 15,435 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 15,544 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 15,686 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 15,847 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 16,058 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 16,220 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 16,290 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 16,328 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 16,345 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 16,351 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 16,368 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 16,419 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 16,489 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 16,568 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 16,655 | +0.5% |
| 2026 | 16,742 | +0.5% |
| 2027 | 16,832 | +0.5% |
| 2028 | 16,930 | +0.6% |
| 2029 | 17,038 | +0.6% |
| 2030 | 17,151 | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,369 | 15,374 | 17,011 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,634 | 15,269 | 16,461 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,914 | 15,391 | 16,345 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,639 | 16,351 | 17,038 | 10 |
| 2030s | 17,151 | 17,151 | 17,151 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More gender data for South Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6591 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 570,099 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 589,533 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 570,599 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 589,626 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 569,634 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 588,323 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 594,743 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 603,304 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 607,639 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in South Africa?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in South Africa was 17,151 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 17,151 in 2030.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,269 in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- South Africa ranks 25th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South 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.