Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Oceania Population Pyramid 1954

Oceania
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1954
Population: 13,824,298

Year

-5 -1   1954  +1 +5

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Summary

Oceania in 1954

The population of Oceania in 1954 was 13,824,298. With a median age of 27.3 years, Oceania had a youth dependency ratio of 51.9 and an old-age dependency ratio of 11.8 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.

Key indicators for Oceania
Population
13,824,298
Median age
27.3
0-14 %
31.7%
65+ %
7.2%
Child dependency
51.9
Old-age dependency
11.8
Pyramid shape
Expansive
What is driving the change
Births per woman

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

Life expectancy at birth

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Migration to and from Oceania
Where immigrants come from (2024)

9,747,372 immigrants live in Oceania.

United Kingdom1,363,977
India1,027,462
China810,967
New Zealand596,327
Philippines514,647
Where emigrants live (2024)

1,572,455 people born in Oceania live in other countries.

Australia796,389
New Zealand272,112
United Kingdom175,081
Canada61,680
Greece23,219
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Frequently asked questions about Oceania's population
What was the population of Oceania in 1954?
In 1954, Oceania's population was 13,824,298.
How old is the population of Oceania?
The median age in Oceania is 27.3 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Oceania's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Oceania, 31.7% of people are under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Oceania have?
Oceania's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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