Central Asia Population Pyramid 1957

Central Asia
1957
Population: 21,456,968

Year

-5 -1   1957  +1 +5

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Central Asia in 1957

In 1957, Central Asia had a total population of 21,456,969 people. Half of the population was younger than 23.2 years; 34.7% were children under 15 and 5.8% were 65 or older.

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
21,456,969
Median age
23.2
0-14 %
34.7%
65+ %
5.8%
Child dependency
58.3
Old-age dependency
9.7
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)

3,721,620 immigrants live in Central Asia.

Russian Federation1,834,377
Uzbekistan827,101
Ukraine232,130
China196,700
Turkmenistan119,267
Where emigrants live (2024)

6,331,874 people born in Central Asia live in other countries.

Russian Federation2,935,970
Kazakhstan989,442
Germany896,268
Ukraine536,540
Turkey388,541
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

What was the population of Central Asia in 1957?
In 1957, Central Asia's population was 21,456,969.
What is the median age in Central Asia?
Central Asia's median age is 23.2 years.
What share of Central Asia's population is over 65 or under 15?
5.8% of Central Asia's population is 65 or older, and 34.7% is under 15.
What shape is Central Asia's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Central Asia has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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