Eastern Asia Population Pyramid 2039

Eastern Asia
2039
Population: 1,571,175,570

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-5 -1   2039  +1 +5

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Eastern Asia in 2039

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of Eastern Asia at 1,571,175,571 in 2039. Compared with 2029, when the projection stands at 1,635,046,461, that represents a decline of 3.9% over ten years.

Half of the population would be younger than 49.2 years, with 9.5% children under 15 and 26.9% aged 65 or older. The pyramid is constrictive: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing 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
1,571,175,571
Median age
49.2
0-14 %
9.5%
65+ %
26.9%
Child dependency
14.9
Old-age dependency
42.2
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
285582110
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

11,200,990 immigrants live in Eastern Asia.

China4,666,475
Viet Nam1,214,703
Philippines677,355
Indonesia628,419
Myanmar485,005
Where emigrants live (2024)

17,176,811 people born in Eastern Asia live in other countries.

United States of America4,792,564
China, Hong Kong SAR2,587,882
Japan1,323,751
Canada1,231,317
Australia1,015,329
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

What will the population of Eastern Asia be in 2039?
Eastern Asia is projected to have a population of 1,571,175,571 in 2039.
What is the median age in Eastern Asia?
The median age in Eastern Asia is 49.2 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Eastern Asia's population is over 65 or under 15?
26.9% of Eastern Asia's population is 65 or older, and 9.5% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Eastern Asia have?
Eastern Asia's pyramid is constrictive — narrower at the base than the middle, the signature of sustained low fertility and population ageing.

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