Children by Region Chart
Where the world's under-15s actually live, by region — and which region is projected to hold nearly half of all future births.
Sub-Saharan Africa holds about 560 million under-15s and South Asia 490 million against 370 million across East Asia and the Pacific, and nearly half of all future births are projected to be in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2050.
Children by Region Chart
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It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
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