Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Zambia
Zambia: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 9,719 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Zambia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Zambia stood at 9,719. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Zambia peaked at 9,719 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 3,768, in 1990.
That places Zambia 45th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,768 | — |
| 1991 | 3,856 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 3,945 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 4,036 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 4,133 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 4,236 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 4,344 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 4,455 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 4,569 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 4,688 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 4,811 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 4,938 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 5,071 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 5,210 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 5,360 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 5,521 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 5,695 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 5,879 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 6,069 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 6,264 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 6,459 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 6,655 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 6,850 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 7,041 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 7,227 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 7,409 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 7,588 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 7,763 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 7,934 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 8,101 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 8,259 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 8,409 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 8,553 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 8,695 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 8,837 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 8,978 | +1.6% |
| 2026 | 9,121 | +1.6% |
| 2027 | 9,267 | +1.6% |
| 2028 | 9,414 | +1.6% |
| 2029 | 9,564 | +1.6% |
| 2030 | 9,719 | +1.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 9,719 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,971, 2.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 9,719 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,548, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,203 | 3,768 | 4,688 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,482 | 4,811 | 6,264 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,303 | 6,459 | 8,101 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,910 | 8,259 | 9,564 | 10 |
| 2030s | 9,719 | 9,719 | 9,719 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More gender data for Zambia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.61 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 15,306 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 15,306 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 340,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 341,639 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 331,557 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 332,331 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 324,712 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 325,021 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Zambia?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Zambia was 9,719 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,719 in 2030.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,768 in 1990.
- How does Zambia rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Zambia ranks 45th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia 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.