Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Western Asia
Western Asia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 22,630 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Western Asia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Western Asia stood at 22,630. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Western Asia peaked at 26,981 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 22,630, in 2030.
That places Western Asia 65th out of 89 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26,594 | — |
| 1991 | 26,767 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 26,880 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 26,944 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 26,981 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 26,947 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 26,837 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 26,688 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 26,487 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 26,240 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 25,980 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 25,726 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 25,501 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 25,309 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 25,144 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 24,994 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 24,859 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 24,748 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 24,673 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 24,617 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 24,566 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 24,546 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 24,589 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 24,693 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 24,891 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 25,174 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 25,440 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 25,686 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 25,881 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 26,000 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 26,040 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 25,966 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 25,786 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 25,514 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 25,172 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 24,785 | -1.5% |
| 2026 | 24,376 | -1.6% |
| 2027 | 23,954 | -1.7% |
| 2028 | 23,518 | -1.8% |
| 2029 | 23,073 | -1.9% |
| 2030 | 22,630 | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26,736 | 26,240 | 26,981 | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,155 | 24,617 | 25,980 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,147 | 24,546 | 26,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,818 | 23,073 | 26,040 | 10 |
| 2030s | 22,630 | 22,630 | 22,630 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
More gender data for Western Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.92 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 43.29 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 428 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 17.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 28.7% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 33.1% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 28.4% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 20.5% (2025)
- Adjusted gender parity index for participation rate in organized 0.9947 (2023)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.4% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Western Asia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Western Asia was 22,630 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 26,981 in 1994.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,630 in 2030.
- How does Western Asia rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Western Asia ranks 65th out of 89 groups with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Western Asia 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.