Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Southern Europe
Southern Europe: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 16,937 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Southern Europe, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Southern Europe is 16,937, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Southern Europe peaked at 27,020 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 16,937, in 2030.
Southern Europe ranks 75th of 89 groups on this measure, 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 Southern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27,020 | — |
| 1991 | 26,177 | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 25,446 | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 24,921 | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 24,408 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 23,933 | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 23,522 | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 23,176 | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 22,878 | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 22,627 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 22,419 | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 22,255 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 22,200 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 22,205 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 22,197 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 22,203 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 22,222 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 22,276 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 22,378 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 22,467 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 22,496 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 22,482 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 22,420 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 22,290 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 22,108 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 21,891 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 21,673 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 21,466 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 21,235 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 20,982 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 20,683 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 20,318 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 19,954 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 19,553 | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 19,102 | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 18,674 | -2.2% |
| 2026 | 18,273 | -2.1% |
| 2027 | 17,896 | -2.1% |
| 2028 | 17,556 | -1.9% |
| 2029 | 17,244 | -1.8% |
| 2030 | 16,937 | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,411 | 22,627 | 27,020 | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,282 | 22,197 | 22,467 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,904 | 20,982 | 22,496 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,925 | 17,244 | 20,683 | 10 |
| 2030s | 16,937 | 16,937 | 16,937 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Southern Europe
- 72 South Sudan 4,664 compare
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- 75 Ecuador 4,113 compare
- 76 Togo 4,049 compare
- 77 Tajikistan 3,892 compare
- 78 Bolivia 3,733 compare
More gender data for Southern Europe
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.78 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 46.99 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 800 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 34.5% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 17.2% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 18.2% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 17.2% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 31.7% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.7% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.7% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Southern Europe?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Southern Europe was 16,937 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Southern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 27,020 in 1990.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Southern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,937 in 2030.
- How does Southern Europe rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Southern Europe ranks 75th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Southern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Southern Europe 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.