Central Asia Population Pyramid 1980

Central Asia
1980
Population: 41,329,716

Year

-5 -1   1980  +1 +5

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Central Asia in 1980

The population of Central Asia in 1980 was 41,329,717. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 27.8%, up from 32,339,232 in 1970.

The median age was 20.5 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 66.9 children under 15 and 9.3 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

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
41,329,717
Median age
20.5
0-14 %
38.0%
65+ %
5.3%
Child dependency
66.9
Old-age dependency
9.3
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 1980?
Central Asia had a population of 41,329,717 in 1980.
What is the median age in Central Asia?
The median age in Central Asia is 20.5 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Central Asia's population is over 65 or under 15?
5.3% of Central Asia's population is 65 or older, and 38.0% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Central Asia have?
Central Asia has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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