Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Switzerland

Switzerland: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 1,307 in 2030. ▲ Rising

Latest (2030)
1,307
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
114th
of 188 countries
All-time high
1,335
in 2025
All-time low
1,147
in 1990
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

05001.0k1.5k1990201020301990: 1.1k1991: 1.2k1992: 1.2k1993: 1.2k1994: 1.2k1995: 1.2k1996: 1.2k1997: 1.2k1998: 1.2k1999: 1.2k2000: 1.2k2001: 1.2k2002: 1.2k2003: 1.2k2004: 1.2k2005: 1.2k2006: 1.2k2007: 1.2k2008: 1.2k2009: 1.2k2010: 1.2k2011: 1.2k2012: 1.2k2013: 1.2k2014: 1.2k2015: 1.2k2016: 1.2k2017: 1.3k2018: 1.3k2019: 1.3k2020: 1.3k2021: 1.3k2022: 1.3k2023: 1.3k2024: 1.3k2025: 1.3k2026: 1.3k2027: 1.3k2028: 1.3k2029: 1.3k2030: 1.3k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Switzerland stood at 1,307.

That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Switzerland peaked at 1,335 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,147, in 1990.

That places Switzerland 114th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,219 1,147 1,250 10
2000s 1,206 1,178 1,248 10
2010s 1,231 1,186 1,289 10
2020s 1,324 1,301 1,335 10
2030s 1,307 1,307 1,307 1

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 111 Lebanon 1,385 compare
  2. 112 Hungary 1,338 compare
  3. 113 Portugal 1,308 compare
  4. 115 Austria 1,231 compare
  5. 116 Namibia 1,172 compare
  6. 117 Gambia 1,149 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Switzerland?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Switzerland was 1,307 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 1,335 in 2025.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 1,147 in 1990.
How does Switzerland rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Switzerland ranks 114th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Switzerland 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.