Number of children under 5, by world region in Reunion
Reunion: Number of children under 5, by world region was 37,888 people in 2100. ▼ Falling
Number of children under 5, by world region in Reunion, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2100, number of children under 5, by world region in Reunion stood at 37,888 people. 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 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Reunion peaked at 57,930 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 37,888 people, in 2100.
Reunion ranks 159th of 236 countries on this measure, 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 | 56,903 people | 55,547 people | 57,930 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 54,624 people | 54,167 people | 55,433 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 55,940 people | 54,850 people | 56,439 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 51,310 people | 48,626 people | 54,261 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 47,071 people | 46,367 people | 48,205 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 46,060 people | 45,507 people | 46,326 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 43,323 people | 41,186 people | 45,219 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 39,226 people | 38,061 people | 40,742 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 37,888 people | 37,888 people | 37,888 people | 1 |
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More population data for Reunion
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.4% (2100)
- Population density 339.53 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Natural population growth rate 0.8% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 2.17 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 2.17 live births per woman (2023)
- Children per woman vs. Natural population growth 0.8% (2023)
- Natural population growth rate vs. median age 0.8% (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 2.17 live births per woman (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 15.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in Reunion?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Reunion was 37,888 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 Reunion?
- The highest recorded value was 57,930 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Reunion?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,888 people in 2100.
- How does Reunion rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Reunion ranks 159th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Reunion?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Reunion 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.