Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in United States

United States: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.8645 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.8645 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 22.2%
World rank
136th
of 233 countries
All-time high
1.96 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-1.94 % change on previous year
in 1977
Years of data
53
1971–2025

Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in United States, 1971–2025

-2-1012197119982025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in United States is -0.8645 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.2% on the previous year and down 308.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in United States peaked at 1.96 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -1.94 % change on previous year, in 1977.

That places United States 136th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in United States, year by year

Annual values for Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in United States, 1971 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -0.3649 % change on previous year
1972 -0.8737 % change on previous year +139.4%
1973 -1.53 % change on previous year +74.8%
1974 -1.85 % change on previous year +21.4%
1975 -1.86 % change on previous year +0.4%
1976 -1.93 % change on previous year +3.9%
1977 -1.94 % change on previous year +0.3%
1978 -1.49 % change on previous year -23.1%
1979 -1.31 % change on previous year -12.2%
1980 -0.9339 % change on previous year -28.7%
1981 -0.3085 % change on previous year -67.0%
1982 0.0922 % change on previous year -129.9%
1983 0.3965 % change on previous year +330.0%
1984 0.3825 % change on previous year -3.5%
1985 0.225 % change on previous year -41.2%
1986 0.0475 % change on previous year -78.9%
1987 0.3254 % change on previous year +584.7%
1988 0.9757 % change on previous year +199.9%
1989 1.35 % change on previous year +38.6%
1990 1.51 % change on previous year +11.3%
1991 1.74 % change on previous year +15.6%
1992 1.96 % change on previous year +12.8%
1993 1.55 % change on previous year -21.1%
1994 1.25 % change on previous year -19.2%
1995 0.8413 % change on previous year -32.9%
1996 0.5354 % change on previous year -36.4%
1997 0.422 % change on previous year -21.2%
1998 0.2693 % change on previous year -36.2%
1999 0.4072 % change on previous year +51.2%
2000 0.3499 % change on previous year -14.1%
2001 0.3884 % change on previous year +11.0%
2002 0.3364 % change on previous year -13.4%
2003 0.243 % change on previous year -27.8%
2004 0.1797 % change on previous year -26.0%
2005 0.0675 % change on previous year -62.4%
2006 -0.0577 % change on previous year -185.4%
2007 0.2402 % change on previous year -516.7%
2008 0.4438 % change on previous year +84.7%
2009 0.5155 % change on previous year +16.2%
2010 0.4457 % change on previous year -13.5%
2011 0.4449 % change on previous year -0.2%
2012 0.4742 % change on previous year +6.6%
2013 0.4915 % change on previous year +3.7%
2014 0.3922 % change on previous year -20.2%
2015 0.4149 % change on previous year +5.8%
2016 0.2505 % change on previous year -39.6%
2017 0.3124 % change on previous year +24.7%
2018 0.1678 % change on previous year -46.3%
2019 -0.0746 % change on previous year -144.5%
2020 -0.2044 % change on previous year +173.8%
2021 -1.15 % change on previous year +462.8%
2022 -1.11 % change on previous year -3.4%
2025 -0.8645 % change on previous year -22.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -1.46 % change on previous year -1.94 % change on previous year -0.3649 % change on previous year 9
1980s 0.2555 % change on previous year -0.9339 % change on previous year 1.35 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.05 % change on previous year 0.2693 % change on previous year 1.96 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.2707 % change on previous year -0.0577 % change on previous year 0.5155 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.3319 % change on previous year -0.0746 % change on previous year 0.4915 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.8325 % change on previous year -1.15 % change on previous year -0.2044 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 133 Nauru -0.8385 % change on previous year compare
  2. 134 Mexico -0.8466 % change on previous year compare
  3. 135 Macao -0.8616 % change on previous year compare
  4. 137 Jersey -0.8689 % change on previous year compare
  5. 138 Libya -0.8739 % change on previous year compare
  6. 139 India -0.8833 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in United States?
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in United States was -0.8645 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 1.96 % change on previous year in 1992.
What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was -1.94 % change on previous year in 1977.
How does United States rank for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate?
United States ranks 136th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
Is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is down 308.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
233 places, 12,573 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.