Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South America
South America: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 85,918 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South America, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
South America recorded 85,918 for child population (un estimates and projections) in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in South America peaked at 107,986 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 85,918, in 2030.
South America ranks 40th of 89 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 104,608 | — |
| 1991 | 105,438 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 106,122 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 106,684 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 107,135 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 107,479 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 107,716 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 107,862 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 107,958 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 107,986 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 107,905 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 107,699 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 107,387 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 106,982 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 106,510 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 106,012 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 105,467 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 104,870 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 104,227 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 103,542 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 102,834 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 102,129 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 101,419 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 100,684 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 99,992 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 99,385 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 98,805 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 98,221 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 97,641 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 96,984 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 96,144 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 95,188 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 94,218 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 93,234 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 92,228 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 91,206 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 90,160 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 89,114 | -1.2% |
| 2028 | 88,074 | -1.2% |
| 2029 | 87,004 | -1.2% |
| 2030 | 85,918 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 106,899 | 104,608 | 107,986 | 10 |
| 2000s | 106,060 | 103,542 | 107,905 | 10 |
| 2010s | 99,809 | 96,984 | 102,834 | 10 |
| 2020s | 91,657 | 87,004 | 96,144 | 10 |
| 2030s | 85,918 | 85,918 | 85,918 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South America
More gender data for South America
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.25 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 36.64 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 667 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 31.7% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 21.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 25.2% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 21.7% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 38.6% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.6% (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 South America?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in South America was 85,918 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 107,986 in 1999.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 85,918 in 2030.
- How does South America rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- South America ranks 40th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South 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.