Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Spain

Spain: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 5,413 in 2030. ▼ Falling

Latest (2030)
5,413
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
66th
of 189 countries
All-time high
7,735
in 1990
All-time low
5,413
in 2030
Years of data
41
1990–2030

Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Spain, 1990–2030

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k1990201020301990: 7.7k1991: 7.5k1992: 7.3k1993: 7.1k1994: 6.9k1995: 6.7k1996: 6.5k1997: 6.3k1998: 6.2k1999: 6.1k2000: 6.1k2001: 6.0k2002: 6.1k2003: 6.2k2004: 6.3k2005: 6.4k2006: 6.5k2007: 6.6k2008: 6.8k2009: 6.9k2010: 7.0k2011: 7.1k2012: 7.1k2013: 7.1k2014: 7.0k2015: 7.0k2016: 7.0k2017: 6.9k2018: 6.9k2019: 6.9k2020: 6.8k2021: 6.6k2022: 6.5k2023: 6.4k2024: 6.2k2025: 6.0k2026: 5.9k2027: 5.8k2028: 5.6k2029: 5.5k2030: 5.4k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Spain is 5,413, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.

The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Spain peaked at 7,735 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 5,413, in 2030.

That places Spain 66th out of 189 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 6,825 6,138 7,735 10
2000s 6,389 6,047 6,908 10
2010s 6,990 6,854 7,081 10
2020s 6,133 5,529 6,770 10
2030s 5,413 5,413 5,413 1

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 63 Canada 5,985 compare
  2. 64 Rwanda 5,716 compare
  3. 65 Guatemala 5,681 compare
  4. 67 Cambodia 5,268 compare
  5. 68 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 4,948 compare
  6. 69 Poland 4,820 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Spain?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Spain was 5,413 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 7,735 in 1990.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 5,413 in 2030.
How does Spain rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Spain ranks 66th out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Spain 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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Indicator
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
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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.