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Lithuania Population Pyramid 1973

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1973
Population: 3,236,222

Year

-5 -1   1973  +1 +5

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Summary

Lithuania in 1973

As of 1973, Lithuania counted 3,236,222 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 11.9%, up from 2,891,072 in 1963.

The median age was 31.3 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 41.6 children under 15 and 17.4 people aged 65 or over. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #108 of 201 by population Ranks #23 of 201 by median age Ranks #156 of 201 by 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.

Key indicators for Lithuania
Population
3,236,222
Median age
31.3
0-14 %
26.1%
65+ %
11.0%
Child dependency
41.6
Old-age dependency
17.4
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
2,258,774
Population 2100
1,208,675
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.18

The fertility rate of Lithuania was 1.18 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

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

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
5060708090
19602023 · 77.0

Life expectancy at birth was 77.0 years in 2023: 81.7 for women and 72.5 for men.

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

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
20406080
19502100
Migration to and from Lithuania
Where immigrants come from (2024)

175,182 immigrants live in Lithuania, 6.1% of the population.

Russian Federation54,490
Ukraine43,908
Belarus35,625
United Kingdom6,975
Latvia6,029
Where emigrants live (2024)

459,229 people born in Lithuania live in other countries.

United Kingdom206,668
Norway44,319
Ireland34,584
Russian Federation25,430
Ukraine25,157
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Lithuania compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Lithuania 3,236,222 31.3
Ireland 3,084,435 26.7
Norway 3,960,593 32.4
Latvia 2,415,783 34.6
Finland 4,665,915 30.2
Frequently asked questions about Lithuania's population
How many people lived in Lithuania in 1973?
In 1973, Lithuania's population was 3,236,222.
Is Lithuania's population growing or shrinking?
Lithuania's population grew 11.9% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 2,258,774 by 2050.
How old is the population of Lithuania?
Lithuania's median age is 31.3 years.
What share of Lithuania's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Lithuania, 26.1% of people are under 15 and 11.0% are 65 or older.
What shape is Lithuania's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Lithuania has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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