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Male population aged 0-14 years (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total1.0billionYear-over-year-0.55%5-year change-1.62%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

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

With 182.7 million in 2026, India is projected to lead the world in male population aged 0-14 years, followed by China (111.2 million) and Nigeria (49.2 million). The top 5 is rounded off by Pakistan (47.4 million) and Indonesia (35.3 million). Further down, the United States (30.3 million) and Ethiopia (27.3 million) hold the next two spots. DR Congo (26.8 million), Bangladesh (25.0 million), and Brazil (20.8 million) round out the top ten. Across the top ten, India would be 8.8× as high as Brazil (20.8 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 -4.3%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest male population aged 0-14 years?
India is projected to have the highest male population aged 0-14 years at 182.7 million people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest male population aged 0-14 years?
The Holy See is projected to have the lowest male population aged 0-14 years at 21 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the total male population aged 0-14 years worldwide?
The combined male population aged 0-14 years across 237 countries is projected to total 1.0 billion people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated