Child population (UN estimates and projections) in United States
United States: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 57,835 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in United States, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in United States stood at 57,835.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in United States peaked at 62,945 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 54,663, in 1990.
That places United States 7th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 54,663 | — |
| 1991 | 55,676 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 56,653 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 57,447 | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 58,048 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 58,447 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 58,727 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 58,930 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 59,129 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 59,353 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 59,572 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 59,788 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 59,961 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 60,088 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 60,162 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 60,165 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 60,220 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 60,426 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 60,716 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 61,007 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 61,279 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 61,560 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 61,858 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 62,131 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 62,382 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 62,589 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 62,765 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 62,916 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 62,945 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 62,858 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 62,432 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 61,726 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 61,072 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 60,434 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 59,844 | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 59,381 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 59,005 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 58,672 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 58,381 | -0.5% |
| 2029 | 58,104 | -0.5% |
| 2030 | 57,835 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57,707 | 54,663 | 59,353 | 10 |
| 2000s | 60,210 | 59,572 | 61,007 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62,328 | 61,279 | 62,945 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59,905 | 58,104 | 62,432 | 10 |
| 2030s | 57,835 | 57,835 | 57,835 | 1 |
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- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 1.79 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 1.88 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 1.80 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 1.89 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 1.83 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 1.92 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 1.84 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 1.92 million (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 1.81 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in United States?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in United States was 57,835 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 62,945 in 2018.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 54,663 in 1990.
- How does United States rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- United States ranks 7th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States 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.