Number of children under 15, by world region in Niue
Niue: Number of children under 15, by world region was 428 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of children under 15, by world region in Niue, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2023, number of children under 15, by world region in Niue stood at 428 people. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 15, by world region in Niue peaked at 2,547 people in 1968 and was at its lowest, 428 people, in 2023.
Niue ranks 235th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,956 people | 1,768 people | 2,196 people | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,464 people | 2,255 people | 2,547 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,058 people | 1,567 people | 2,526 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,124 people | 882 people | 1,475 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 725.7 people | 605 people | 851 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 506.3 people | 466 people | 576 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 461.5 people | 452 people | 466 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 438.25 people | 428 people | 448 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niue
- 232 Saint Helena 733 people compare
- 233 Tokelau 651 people compare
- 234 Falkland Islands 569 people compare
- 236 Vatican 30 people compare
More population data for Niue
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 135 people (2100)
- Population density 9.25 people per km² (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.1% (2100)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 2.51 live births per woman (2023)
- Natural population growth rate vs. median age -0.1% (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 16.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.42 children per women (2023)
- Children per woman vs. Natural population growth -0.1% (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 2.51 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 15, by world region in Niue?
- Number of children under 15, by world region in Niue was 428 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 15, by world region recorded in Niue?
- The highest recorded value was 2,547 people in 1968.
- What is the lowest number of children under 15, by world region recorded in Niue?
- The lowest recorded value was 428 people in 2023.
- How does Niue rank for number of children under 15, by world region?
- Niue ranks 235th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of children under 15, by world region rising or falling in Niue?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niue data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of children under 15, by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-14.