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Brunei Darussalam Population Pyramid 1959

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1959
Population: 83,842

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Summary

Brunei Darussalam in 1959

In 1959, Brunei Darussalam had a total population of 83,842 people. The median age was 19.4 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 81.0 children under 15 and 7.0 people aged 65 or over.

The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #182 of 201 by population Ranks #105 of 201 by median age

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 Brunei Darussalam
Population
83,842
Median age
19.4
0-14 %
43.1%
65+ %
3.7%
Child dependency
81.0
Old-age dependency
7.0
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
519,551
Population 2100
464,806
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.75

In 2023 women in Brunei Darussalam had on average 1.75 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
50607080
19602023 · 75.3

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 75.3 years on average (77.6 years for girls, 73.3 for boys).

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

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Brunei Darussalam
Where immigrants come from (2024)

118,709 immigrants live in Brunei Darussalam, 25.7% of the population.

Malaysia56,375
Thailand16,790
Philippines15,708
Indonesia7,195
Nepal6,237
Where emigrants live (2024)

46,552 people born in Brunei Darussalam live in other countries.

India21,878
Malaysia16,887
Canada4,347
Australia3,357
Norway38
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Brunei Darussalam compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Brunei Darussalam 83,842 19.4
Timor-Leste 461,269 19.2
Singapore 1,567,754 18.3
Laos 2,074,485 19.3
Cambodia 5,332,930 18.2
Frequently asked questions about Brunei Darussalam's population
How many people lived in Brunei Darussalam in 1959?
In 1959, Brunei Darussalam's population was 83,842.
How old is the population of Brunei Darussalam?
Brunei Darussalam's median age is 19.4 years.
What share of Brunei Darussalam's population is over 65 or under 15?
3.7% of Brunei Darussalam's population is 65 or older, and 43.1% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Brunei Darussalam have?
Brunei Darussalam's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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