Bahrain Population Pyramid 1962

Bahrain
1962
Population: 179,348

Year

-5 -1   1962  +1 +5

Country

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Bahrain in 1962

The population of Bahrain in 1962 was 179,349. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 44.1%, up from 124,448 in 1952.

With a median age of 18.5 years, Bahrain had a youth dependency ratio of 79.6 and an old-age dependency ratio of 4.8 per 100 people of working age. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population 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.

Population
179,349
Median age
18.5
0-14 %
43.2%
65+ %
2.6%
Child dependency
79.6
Old-age dependency
4.8
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
2,139,465
Population 2100
3,090,323
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.82

In 2023 women in Bahrain had on average 1.82 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
405060708090
19602023 · 81.3

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 81.3 years on average (82.0 years for girls, 80.7 for boys).

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

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

804,471 immigrants live in Bahrain, 50.1% of the population.

India327,698
Bangladesh103,283
Pakistan93,973
Egypt84,943
Philippines53,307
Where emigrants live (2024)

57,160 people born in Bahrain live in other countries.

Bangladesh40,631
State of Palestine7,891
Australia2,395
United Arab Emirates1,870
Kuwait1,503
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Bahrain 179,349 18.5
United Arab Emirates 144,946 20.6
Qatar 44,631 20.1
Kuwait 384,995 21.5
Oman 549,941 18.7
How many people lived in Bahrain in 1962?
In 1962, Bahrain's population was 179,349.
Is Bahrain's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 44.1% from 1952, with a projected population of 2,139,465 in 2050.
How old is the population of Bahrain?
Bahrain's median age is 18.5 years.
What share of Bahrain's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Bahrain, 43.2% of people are under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older.
What shape is Bahrain's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Bahrain has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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