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Brunei Darussalam Population Pyramid 1974

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1974
Population: 152,656

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-5 -1   1974  +1 +5

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Summary

Brunei Darussalam in 1974

As of 1974, Brunei Darussalam counted 152,656 inhabitants. A decade earlier, in 1964, the population was 105,922; it has grown by 44.1% since.

With a median age of 18.3 years, Brunei Darussalam had a youth dependency ratio of 76.0 and an old-age dependency ratio of 4.9 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #179 of 201 by population Ranks #113 of 201 by median age Ranks #14 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 Brunei Darussalam
Population
152,656
Median age
18.3
0-14 %
42.0%
65+ %
2.7%
Child dependency
76.0
Old-age dependency
4.9
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 152,656 18.3
Timor-Leste 590,827 20.3
Singapore 2,235,075 21.5
Laos 2,939,761 18.6
Cambodia 6,783,240 17.2
Frequently asked questions about Brunei Darussalam's population
How many people lived in Brunei Darussalam in 1974?
Brunei Darussalam had a population of 152,656 in 1974.
Is Brunei Darussalam's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 44.1% from 1964, with a projected population of 519,551 in 2050.
What is the median age in Brunei Darussalam?
The median age in Brunei Darussalam is 18.3 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Brunei Darussalam's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Brunei Darussalam, 42.0% of people are under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older.
What shape is Brunei Darussalam's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Brunei Darussalam has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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