Central Asia Population Pyramid 1997

Central Asia
1997
Population: 55,126,763

Year

-5 -1   1997  +1 +5

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Central Asia in 1997

In 1997, Central Asia had a total population of 55,126,763 people. That is 14.6% more than in 1987, when the population stood at 48,088,042.

With a median age of 22.1 years, Central Asia had a youth dependency ratio of 62.8 and an old-age dependency ratio of 8.6 per 100 people of working age. 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
55,126,763
Median age
22.1
0-14 %
36.6%
65+ %
5.0%
Child dependency
62.8
Old-age dependency
8.6
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 1997?
In 1997, Central Asia's population was 55,126,763.
How old is the population of Central Asia?
Central Asia's median age is 22.1 years.
What share of Central Asia's population is over 65 or under 15?
5.0% of Central Asia's population is 65 or older, and 36.6% 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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