Number of children under 5, by world region in Argentina
Argentina: Number of children under 5, by world region was 1.47 million people in 2100. ▼ Falling
Number of children under 5, by world region in Argentina, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 1.47 million people for number of children under 5, by world region in 2100. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Argentina peaked at 2.60 million people in 2038 and was at its lowest, 1.47 million people, in 2100.
That places Argentina 66th out of 236 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 77 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.54 million people | 2.51 million people | 2.60 million people | 6 |
| 2030s | 2.58 million people | 2.54 million people | 2.60 million people | 10 |
| 2040s | 2.52 million people | 2.40 million people | 2.60 million people | 10 |
| 2050s | 2.20 million people | 2.03 million people | 2.36 million people | 10 |
| 2060s | 1.95 million people | 1.92 million people | 2.00 million people | 10 |
| 2070s | 1.88 million people | 1.82 million people | 1.92 million people | 10 |
| 2080s | 1.70 million people | 1.60 million people | 1.80 million people | 10 |
| 2090s | 1.52 million people | 1.48 million people | 1.59 million people | 10 |
| 2100s | 1.47 million people | 1.47 million people | 1.47 million people | 1 |
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More population data for Argentina
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 13.98 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.5 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 4,409 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.5 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.5 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 0.3% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.5 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 1.5 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in Argentina?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Argentina was 1.47 million people in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 2.60 million people in 2038.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 million people in 2100.
- How does Argentina rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Argentina ranks 66th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina 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 5, 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 0-4. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.