Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Australia Population Pyramid 2100

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2100
Population: 43,143,684

Year

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Summary

Australia in 2100

In 2100, Australia is projected to have a population of 43,143,685 people. Compared with 2090, when the projection stands at 40,876,704, that represents growth of 5.5% over ten years.

Half of the population would be younger than 45.8 years, with 14.8% children under 15 and 28.4% aged 65 or older. The pyramid is constrictive: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

Ranks #53 of 201 by population Ranks #114 of 201 by median age Ranks #26 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

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

Key indicators for Australia
Population
43,143,685
Median age
45.8
0-14 %
14.8%
65+ %
28.4%
Child dependency
25.9
Old-age dependency
49.9
Region
OCEANIA
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
Population 2050
32,506,970
Population 2100
43,143,685
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.5

In 2023 women in Australia had on average 1.50 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 83.1

Life expectancy at birth was 83.1 years in 2023: 85.1 for women and 81.1 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
12253850
19502100
Migration to and from Australia
Where immigrants come from (2024)

8,097,262 immigrants live in Australia, 30.3% of the population.

United Kingdom1,107,102
India876,074
China656,264
New Zealand588,088
Philippines356,833
Where emigrants live (2024)

429,374 people born in Australia live in other countries.

United Kingdom124,319
New Zealand89,129
Canada26,777
Malta22,753
Greece21,915
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Australia compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Australia 43,143,685 45.8
New Zealand 5,812,294 48.5
Frequently asked questions about Australia's population
What will the population of Australia be in 2100?
UN projections put Australia's population at 43,143,685 in 2100.
Is the population of Australia increasing or decreasing?
Australia's population grew 5.5% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 32,506,970 by 2050.
What is the median age in Australia?
The median age in Australia is 45.8 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Australia?
28.4% of Australia's population is 65 or older, and 14.8% is under 15.
What shape is Australia's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Australia has a constrictive pyramid: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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