Least developed countries Population Pyramid 2033

Least developed countries
2033
Population: 1,445,155,864

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-5 -1   2033  +1 +5

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Least developed countries in 2033

In 2033, Least developed countries is projected to have a population of 1,445,155,865 people. Compared with 2023, when the projection stands at 1,161,055,550, that represents growth of 24.5% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 22.0 years, Least developed countries would have a youth dependency ratio of 61.0 and an old-age dependency ratio of 7.3 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
1,445,155,865
Median age
22.0
0-14 %
36.3%
65+ %
4.3%
Child dependency
61.0
Old-age dependency
7.3
Pyramid shape
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 3.96

In 2023 women in Least developed countries had on average 3.96 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 66.5

Life expectancy at birth was 66.5 years in 2023: 68.9 for women and 64.2 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

17,864,207 immigrants live in Least developed countries.

South Sudan2,983,086
Sudan1,969,726
D.R. Congo1,515,486
Myanmar1,249,963
Côte d'Ivoire878,536
Where emigrants live (2024)

55,053,157 people born in Least developed countries live in other countries.

Saudi Arabia6,100,861
Iran3,752,317
India3,111,262
Côte d'Ivoire2,653,043
United States of America2,530,746
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

What will the population of Least developed countries be in 2033?
UN projections put Least developed countries's population at 1,445,155,865 in 2033.
How old is the population of Least developed countries?
The median age in Least developed countries is 22.0 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Least developed countries's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Least developed countries, 36.3% of people are under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Least developed countries have?
Least developed countries has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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