Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 4,804 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Sri Lanka, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Sri Lanka stood at 4,804. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Sri Lanka peaked at 5,366 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4,804, in 2030.
Sri Lanka ranks 70th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,198 | 5,129 | 5,322 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,236 | 5,209 | 5,295 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,337 | 5,301 | 5,366 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,062 | 4,846 | 5,265 | 10 |
| 2030s | 4,804 | 4,804 | 4,804 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More gender data for Sri Lanka
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8687 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 155,366 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 162,031 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 156,342 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 163,015 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 157,484 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 164,192 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 158,342 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 165,089 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 159,386 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Sri Lanka?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Sri Lanka was 4,804 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 5,366 in 2015.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,804 in 2030.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Sri Lanka ranks 70th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.