Asia Population Pyramid 2028

Asia
2028
Population: 4,917,843,748

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-5 -1   2028  +1 +5

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Asia in 2028

By 2028, the population of Asia is expected to reach 4,917,843,748. That would be 6.6% more than in 2018 (4,613,623,514).

With a projected median age of 34.5 years, Asia would have a youth dependency ratio of 30.8 and an old-age dependency ratio of 16.5 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
4,917,843,748
Median age
34.5
0-14 %
20.9%
65+ %
11.2%
Child dependency
30.8
Old-age dependency
16.5
Pyramid shape
Births per woman

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

Life expectancy at birth

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
20406080
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

87,148,971 immigrants live in Asia.

India11,191,140
Bangladesh7,623,477
Syrian Arab Republic6,847,008
Afghanistan6,236,047
China6,129,789
Where emigrants live (2024)

120,763,610 people born in Asia live in other countries.

United States of America14,986,309
Saudi Arabia10,771,775
United Arab Emirates6,794,566
Turkey5,315,680
Germany4,744,443
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How many people are projected to live in Asia in 2028?
Asia is projected to have a population of 4,917,843,748 in 2028.
How old is the population of Asia?
Asia's median age is 34.5 years.
What share of Asia's population is over 65 or under 15?
11.2% of Asia's population is 65 or older, and 20.9% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Asia have?
Asia has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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