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Micronesia (Fed. States of) Population Pyramid 1979

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1979
Population: 75,053

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Summary

Micronesia (Fed. States of) in 1979

The population of Micronesia (Fed. States of) in 1979 was 75,054. That is 31.3% more than in 1969, when the population stood at 57,146.

The median age was 16.0 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 96.4 children under 15 and 5.8 people aged 65 or over. 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.

Ranks #194 of 201 by population Ranks #191 of 201 by median age Ranks #62 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
75,054
Median age
16.0
0-14 %
47.7%
65+ %
2.9%
Child dependency
96.4
Old-age dependency
5.8
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) 75,054 16.0
Kiribati 60,172 18.4
Guam 107,637 22.2
Frequently asked questions about Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population
How many people lived in Micronesia (Fed. States of) in 1979?
Micronesia (Fed. States of) had a population of 75,054 in 1979.
Is Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population growing or shrinking?
Micronesia (Fed. States of)'s population grew 31.3% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 126,408 by 2050.
How old is the population of Micronesia (Fed. States of)?
The median age in Micronesia (Fed. States of) is 16.0 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Micronesia (Fed. States of)?
In Micronesia (Fed. States of), 47.7% of people are under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Micronesia (Fed. States of) have?
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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