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Micronesia (Fed. States of) Population Pyramid 1972

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1972
Population: 62,277

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Summary

Micronesia (Fed. States of) in 1972

The population of Micronesia (Fed. States of) in 1972 was 62,278. That is 34.7% more than in 1962, when the population stood at 46,218.

With a median age of 16.1 years, Micronesia (Fed. States of) had a youth dependency ratio of 96.2 and an old-age dependency ratio of 6.1 per 100 people of working age. 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 #181 of 201 by median age Ranks #41 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 Micronesia (Fed. States of)
Population
62,278
Median age
16.1
0-14 %
47.5%
65+ %
3.0%
Child dependency
96.2
Old-age dependency
6.1
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) 62,278 16.1
Kiribati 59,778 17.6
Guam 92,619 20.6
Frequently asked questions about Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population
What was the population of Micronesia (Fed. States of) in 1972?
In 1972, Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population was 62,278.
Is Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population growing or shrinking?
Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population grew 34.7% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 126,408 by 2050.
What is the median age in Micronesia (Fed. States of)?
Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s median age is 16.1 years.
What share of Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population is over 65 or under 15?
3.0% of Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population is 65 or older, and 47.5% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Micronesia (Fed. States of) have?
Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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