Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 154,284 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia stood at 154,284. 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 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia peaked at 171,913 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 154,284, in 2030.
That places South-Eastern Asia 31st out of 89 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 160,957 | — |
| 1991 | 162,339 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 163,670 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 164,872 | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 166,031 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 167,131 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 168,044 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 168,707 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 168,972 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 168,792 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 168,497 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 168,385 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 168,379 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 168,337 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 168,183 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 168,013 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 167,950 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 168,077 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 168,292 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 168,456 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 168,634 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 168,946 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 169,437 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 170,028 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 170,648 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 171,088 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 171,439 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 171,803 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 171,913 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 171,714 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 171,119 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 170,131 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 168,871 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 167,432 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 165,881 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 164,259 | -1.0% |
| 2026 | 162,438 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 160,254 | -1.3% |
| 2028 | 158,054 | -1.4% |
| 2029 | 156,106 | -1.2% |
| 2030 | 154,284 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 165,952 | 160,957 | 168,972 | 10 |
| 2000s | 168,257 | 167,950 | 168,497 | 10 |
| 2010s | 170,565 | 168,634 | 171,913 | 10 |
| 2020s | 164,454 | 156,106 | 171,119 | 10 |
| 2030s | 154,284 | 154,284 | 154,284 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South-Eastern Asia
More gender data for South-Eastern Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.17 % change on previous year (2030)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 607 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 23.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 24.2% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 28.1% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 24.1% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 35.9% (2025)
- Adjusted gender parity index for participation rate in organized 0.9768 (2024)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.5% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.4% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in South-Eastern Asia was 154,284 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South-Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 171,913 in 2018.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South-Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 154,284 in 2030.
- How does South-Eastern Asia rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- South-Eastern Asia ranks 31st out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in South-Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South-Eastern Asia 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.