Central Asia Population Pyramid 1985

Central Asia
1985
Population: 45,875,356

Year

-5 -1   1985  +1 +5

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Central Asia in 1985

In 1985, Central Asia had a total population of 45,875,356 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 25.3%, up from 36,605,721 in 1975.

Half of the population was younger than 21.2 years; 37.6% were children under 15 and 4.6% were 65 or older. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid 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
45,875,356
Median age
21.2
0-14 %
37.6%
65+ %
4.6%
Child dependency
65.1
Old-age dependency
7.9
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.

How many people lived in Central Asia in 1985?
In 1985, Central Asia's population was 45,875,356.
What is the median age in Central Asia?
The median age in Central Asia is 21.2 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Central Asia?
4.6% of Central Asia's population is 65 or older, and 37.6% 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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