Argentina: Percent children
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| Argentina |
Population ages 0-14, percent of total |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 22.73 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2023 |
| Average | 28.41 |
| Min - Max | 22.73 - 31.12 |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2023 is 22.73 percent, a decline from 23.05 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 26.24 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Argentina from 1960 to 2023 is 28.41 percent. The minimum value, 22.73 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 31.12 percent was recorded in 1960.
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Definition: Total population below the age of 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 46.65 | 2023 | million |
| Percent urban population | 92.46 | 2023 | percent |
| Population density | 17 | 2021 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 12.06 | 2023 | percent |
| Percent children | 22.73 | 2023 | percent |
| Percent female population | 50.49 | 2023 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 7.54 | 2023 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 53.36 | 2023 | percent |
| Refugee population | 4,104 | 2023 | refugees |
| Migrant population | 5 | 2015 | percent |
| Population growth | 0.90 | 2023 | percent |