Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Central Asia Population Pyramid 2009

Central Asia
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2009
Population: 62,899,003

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Summary

Central Asia in 2009

In 2009, Central Asia had a total population of 62,899,004 people. That is 13.1% more than in 1999, when the population stood at 55,601,010.

With a median age of 24.7 years, Central Asia had a youth dependency ratio of 44.8 and an old-age dependency ratio of 7.7 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

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 Central Asia
Population
62,899,004
Median age
24.7
0-14 %
29.4%
65+ %
5.1%
Child dependency
44.8
Old-age dependency
7.7
Pyramid shape
Stationary
What is driving the change
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
Migration to and from Central Asia
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.

Frequently asked questions about Central Asia's population
How many people lived in Central Asia in 2009?
In 2009, Central Asia's population was 62,899,004.
How old is the population of Central Asia?
The median age in Central Asia is 24.7 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Central Asia's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Central Asia, 29.4% of people are under 15 and 5.1% are 65 or older.
What shape is Central Asia's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Central Asia has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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