Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Tonga

Tonga: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 32.72 in 2030. ▼ Falling

Latest (2030)
32.72
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
185th
of 189 countries
All-time high
40.84
in 2007
All-time low
32.72
in 2030
Years of data
41
1990–2030

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

0102030401990201020301990: 40.61991: 40.61992: 40.51993: 40.31994: 40.21995: 401996: 39.81997: 39.61998: 39.51999: 39.42000: 39.42001: 39.42002: 39.62003: 39.82004: 40.12005: 40.42006: 40.72007: 40.82008: 40.72009: 40.52010: 40.42011: 40.22012: 402013: 39.72014: 39.42015: 392016: 38.52017: 38.32018: 38.22019: 382020: 37.82021: 37.62022: 37.42023: 37.32024: 36.92025: 36.22026: 35.52027: 34.82028: 34.12029: 33.42030: 32.7

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Tonga stood at 32.72. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.

The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Tonga peaked at 40.84 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 32.72, in 2030.

Tonga ranks 185th of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 40.05 39.38 40.64 10
2000s 40.16 39.35 40.84 10
2010s 39.18 38.03 40.37 10
2020s 36.11 33.4 37.81 10
2030s 32.72 32.72 32.72 1

Countries ranked near Tonga

  1. 182 Barbados 46.7 compare
  2. 183 French Polynesia 45.07 compare
  3. 184 Guam 42.88 compare
  4. 186 Saint Lucia 29.85 compare
  5. 187 Channel Islands 26.81 compare
  6. 188 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 17.97 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Tonga?
Child population (un estimates and projections) in Tonga was 32.72 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Tonga?
The highest recorded value was 40.84 in 2007.
What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Tonga?
The lowest recorded value was 32.72 in 2030.
How does Tonga rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
Tonga ranks 185th out of 189 countries with data for 2030.
Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Tonga?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Tonga 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.