Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Western Africa
Western Africa: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 198,948 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Western Africa, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Western Africa stood at 198,948. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Western Africa peaked at 198,948 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 84,692, in 1990.
Western Africa ranks 25th of 89 groups on this measure, 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) in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 84,692 | — |
| 1991 | 86,728 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 88,855 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 90,938 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 93,022 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 95,228 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 97,513 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 99,886 | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 102,330 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 104,829 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 107,523 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 110,455 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 113,524 | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 116,671 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 119,932 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 123,351 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 126,916 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 130,591 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 134,257 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 137,914 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 141,680 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 145,560 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 149,503 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 153,446 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 157,465 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 161,448 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 165,214 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 168,745 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 171,992 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 174,960 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 177,666 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 180,187 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 182,611 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 184,973 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 187,237 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 189,372 | +1.1% |
| 2026 | 191,408 | +1.1% |
| 2027 | 193,373 | +1.0% |
| 2028 | 195,289 | +1.0% |
| 2029 | 197,136 | +0.9% |
| 2030 | 198,948 | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 94,402 | 84,692 | 104,829 | 10 |
| 2000s | 122,113 | 107,523 | 137,914 | 10 |
| 2010s | 159,001 | 141,680 | 174,960 | 10 |
| 2020s | 187,925 | 177,666 | 197,136 | 10 |
| 2030s | 198,948 | 198,948 | 198,948 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More gender data for Western Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.9192 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 26.63 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 454 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 19.9% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 41.9% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 49.4% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 41.1% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 42.3% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.4% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.3% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Western Africa?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Western Africa was 198,948 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 198,948 in 2030.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 84,692 in 1990.
- How does Western Africa rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Western Africa ranks 25th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Western Africa 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.