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Micronesia (Fed. States of) Population Pyramid 1955

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1955
Population: 36,973

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Summary

Micronesia (Fed. States of) in 1955

The population of Micronesia (Fed. States of) in 1955 was 36,974. The median age was 18.4 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 81.8 children under 15 and 6.9 people aged 65 or over.

The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #195 of 201 by population Ranks #148 of 201 by median age

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 Micronesia (Fed. States of)
Population
36,974
Median age
18.4
0-14 %
43.3%
65+ %
3.7%
Child dependency
81.8
Old-age dependency
6.9
Region
OCEANIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
126,408
Population 2100
128,142
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.75

The fertility rate of Micronesia (Fed. States of) was 2.75 births per woman in 2023, above 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
4050607080
19602023 · 67.2

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 67.2 years on average (71.1 years for girls, 63.5 for boys).

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

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Micronesia (Fed. States of)
Where immigrants come from (2024)

499 immigrants live in Micronesia (Fed. States of), 0.4% of the population.

United States of America179
Philippines130
Japan48
Republic of Korea47
Guam38
Where emigrants live (2024)

11,768 people born in Micronesia (Fed. States of) live in other countries.

Guam11,767
Guinea1
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Micronesia (Fed. States of) compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Micronesia (Fed. States of) 36,974 18.4
Kiribati 42,041 20.4
Guam 64,078 23.7
Frequently asked questions about Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population
How many people lived in Micronesia (Fed. States of) in 1955?
In 1955, Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population was 36,974.
What is the median age in Micronesia (Fed. States of)?
The median age in Micronesia (Fed. States of) is 18.4 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population is over 65 or under 15?
3.7% of Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population is 65 or older, and 43.3% is under 15.
What shape is Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Micronesia (Fed. States of) has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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