Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) in Syria
Syria: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) was 8,107 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Syria, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Syria stood at 8,107.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Syria peaked at 8,313 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 5,857, in 1990.
That places Syria 51st 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.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14) in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,857 | — |
| 1991 | 5,990 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 6,114 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 6,233 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 6,351 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 6,467 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 6,577 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 6,683 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 6,782 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 6,875 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 6,963 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 7,045 | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 7,120 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 7,192 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 7,267 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 7,348 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 7,474 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 7,670 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 7,845 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 7,981 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 8,126 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 8,254 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 8,313 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 8,234 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 8,061 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 7,878 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 7,714 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 7,557 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 7,427 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 7,349 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 7,281 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 7,215 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 7,173 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 7,158 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 7,195 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 7,287 | +1.3% |
| 2026 | 7,387 | +1.4% |
| 2027 | 7,504 | +1.6% |
| 2028 | 7,652 | +2.0% |
| 2029 | 7,853 | +2.6% |
| 2030 | 8,107 | +3.2% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 8,107 is below the median for low income countries, which is 10,122, 80% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 8,107 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,625, 3.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,393 | 5,857 | 6,875 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,390 | 6,963 | 7,981 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,891 | 7,349 | 8,313 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,370 | 7,158 | 7,853 | 10 |
| 2030s | 8,107 | 8,107 | 8,107 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More gender data for Syria
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 3.23 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 21,289 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 21,289 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.03 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 288,104 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 302,347 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 273,777 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 287,191 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 255,304 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 267,522 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Syria?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Syria was 8,107 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 8,313 in 2012.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,857 in 1990.
- How does Syria rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Syria ranks 51st out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Syria 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.