Number of children under 5, by world region in Switzerland
Switzerland: Number of children under 5, by world region was 392,499 people in 2100. ▬ Flat
Number of children under 5, by world region in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland stood at 392,499 people.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Switzerland peaked at 431,136 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 378,611 people, in 2037.
Switzerland ranks 111th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 421,472 people | 409,262 people | 431,136 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 385,772 people | 378,611 people | 402,714 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 397,445 people | 382,866 people | 411,441 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 412,718 people | 406,738 people | 415,678 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 395,146 people | 389,498 people | 404,370 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 394,730 people | 389,563 people | 402,074 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 405,743 people | 403,559 people | 406,604 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 398,299 people | 393,038 people | 404,428 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 392,499 people | 392,499 people | 392,499 people | 1 |
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More population data for Switzerland
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 230.99 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.29 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 196,167 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.29 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.29 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 0.1% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.43 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 1.43 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in Switzerland?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Switzerland was 392,499 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 431,136 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 378,611 people in 2037.
- How does Switzerland rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Switzerland ranks 111th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.