Number of children under 5, by world region in Liberia
Liberia: Number of children under 5, by world region was 852,118 people in 2100. ▬ Flat
Number of children under 5, by world region in Liberia, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 852,118 people for number of children under 5, by world region in 2100.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Liberia peaked at 932,226 people in 2067 and was at its lowest, 781,517 people, in 2024.
Liberia ranks 84th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 805,196 people | 781,517 people | 829,036 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 865,551 people | 836,720 people | 892,954 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 913,445 people | 898,610 people | 921,430 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 922,793 people | 921,731 people | 925,320 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 930,684 people | 927,481 people | 932,226 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 928,179 people | 924,677 people | 929,581 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 906,432 people | 889,888 people | 922,817 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 870,848 people | 855,528 people | 887,265 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 852,118 people | 852,118 people | 852,118 people | 1 |
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More population data for Liberia
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 131.49 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.86 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 1,167 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.86 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.86 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 2.3% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 3.95 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 3.95 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in Liberia?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Liberia was 852,118 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 932,226 people in 2067.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 781,517 people in 2024.
- How does Liberia rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Liberia ranks 84th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Liberia 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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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.