Europe Population Pyramid 1966

Europe
1966
Population: 639,413,301

Year

-5 -1   1966  +1 +5

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Europe in 1966

As of 1966, Europe counted 639,413,302 inhabitants. A decade earlier, in 1956, the population was 581,156,302; it has grown by 10.0% since.

Half of the population was younger than 31.1 years; 26.2% were children under 15 and 9.7% 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
639,413,302
Median age
31.1
0-14 %
26.2%
65+ %
9.7%
Child dependency
40.9
Old-age dependency
15.0
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
15304560
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

83,280,495 immigrants live in Europe.

Ukraine8,703,691
Russian Federation6,189,503
Romania4,159,352
Poland3,919,956
Morocco3,272,343
Where emigrants live (2024)

60,833,587 people born in Europe live in other countries.

Germany8,559,326
United States of America4,690,040
Ukraine3,844,198
United Kingdom3,682,751
Russian Federation3,479,735
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

What was the population of Europe in 1966?
In 1966, Europe's population was 639,413,302.
How old is the population of Europe?
Europe's median age is 31.1 years.
What share of Europe's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Europe, 26.2% of people are under 15 and 9.7% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Europe have?
Europe has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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