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Female population aged 0-14 years (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total972.0millionYear-over-year-0.66%5-year change-1.84%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Female population aged 0-14 years (2026)

India is projected to lead the world in female population aged 0-14 years at 168.6 million in 2026, followed by China (98.0 million) and Nigeria (47.8 million). Pakistan (45.4 million) and Indonesia (33.4 million) close out the top 5. Next up, the United States (28.7 million) and DR Congo (26.6 million). Ethiopia (26.2 million), Bangladesh (23.6 million), and Brazil (20.0 million) round out the top ten. The gap across the top ten is wide: India would have 8.4× the value of Brazil (20.0 million). Five of the top ten are in Asia, with three from Southern Asia. Among these countries, China is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at -3.9%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest female population aged 0-14 years?
India is projected to have the highest female population aged 0-14 years at 168.6 million people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest female population aged 0-14 years?
The Holy See is projected to have the lowest female population aged 0-14 years at 15.5 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the total female population aged 0-14 years worldwide?
The combined female population aged 0-14 years across 237 countries is projected to total 972.0 million people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated