Number of children under 5, by world region in Belize
Belize: Number of children under 5, by world region was 17,603 people in 2100. ▼ Falling
Number of children under 5, by world region in Belize, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of children under 5, by world region in Belize is 17,603 people, measured in 2100. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Belize peaked at 37,084 people in 2028 and was at its lowest, 17,603 people, in 2100.
That places Belize 177th 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 | 36,408 people | 35,487 people | 37,084 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 34,994 people | 33,380 people | 36,595 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 31,412 people | 30,157 people | 32,974 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 28,862 people | 27,728 people | 29,936 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 26,142 people | 24,865 people | 27,443 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 23,361 people | 22,190 people | 24,582 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 20,933 people | 19,947 people | 21,952 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 18,788 people | 17,814 people | 19,751 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 17,603 people | 17,603 people | 17,603 people | 1 |
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More population data for Belize
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 19.61 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.02 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 286 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.02 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.02 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 1.3% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 2.01 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 2.01 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in Belize?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Belize was 17,603 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 Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 37,084 people in 2028.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,603 people in 2100.
- How does Belize rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Belize ranks 177th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belize 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.