The number of children worldwide has reached a turning point, marking what is known as “peak child.” Coined by the late Hans Rosling, this term refers to the moment when the global number of children under five years old stopped growing. According to United Nations projections, this peak occurred in 2017, with the global child population expected to stabilize going forward.
The chart depicting global child populations highlights key milestones, such as the peak of children under 15 years old in 2021, and the potential peak of the under-25 demographic just last year. These shifts are early indicators of a broader demographic trend—the world is on course for “peak population.”
The UN’s long-term projections suggest that by the end of the century, the global population may start to decline. This signals a significant change in population dynamics, with the global fertility rate already experiencing a downward trend in many parts of the world.
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