Réunion Population Pyramid 1954

Réunion
1954
Population: 289,135

Year

-5 -1   1954  +1 +5

Country

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Réunion in 1954

In 1954, Réunion had a total population of 289,135 people. Half of the population was younger than 18.9 years; 43.2% were children under 15 and 3.7% were 65 or older.

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.

Population
289,135
Median age
18.9
0-14 %
43.2%
65+ %
3.7%
Child dependency
81.3
Old-age dependency
6.9
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
941,413
Population 2100
852,214
Births per woman

No World Bank data for this country.

Life expectancy at birth

No World Bank data for this country.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

122,098 immigrants live in Réunion, 13.9% of the population.

France89,556
Madagascar17,859
Mayotte6,933
Mauritius5,390
Comoros2,360
Where emigrants live (2024)

2,357 people born in Réunion live in other countries.

Comoros842
Martinique457
French Guiana435
Guadeloupe361
Australia211
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Réunion 289,135 18.9
Comoros 176,139 20.8
Djibouti 70,707 17.2
Seychelles 39,681 24.9
Mayotte 22,294 18.7
How many people lived in Réunion in 1954?
In 1954, Réunion's population was 289,135.
What is the median age in Réunion?
The median age in Réunion is 18.9 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Réunion's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Réunion, 43.2% of people are under 15 and 3.7% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Réunion have?
Réunion has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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