South-Eastern Asia Population Pyramid 1951

South-Eastern Asia
1951
Population: 168,486,090

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-5 -1   1951  +1 +5

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South-Eastern Asia in 1951

In 1951, South-Eastern Asia had a total population of 168,486,090 people. Half of the population was younger than 19.6 years; 40.1% were children under 15 and 2.8% 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
168,486,090
Median age
19.6
0-14 %
40.1%
65+ %
2.8%
Child dependency
70.2
Old-age dependency
5.0
Pyramid shape
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
22456890
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

10,188,681 immigrants live in South-Eastern Asia.

Myanmar2,022,111
Indonesia1,953,317
Malaysia1,770,892
China900,647
India648,154
Where emigrants live (2024)

24,202,972 people born in South-Eastern Asia live in other countries.

United States of America4,553,622
Malaysia2,492,653
Thailand2,411,537
Bangladesh1,936,329
Singapore1,733,686
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

What was the population of South-Eastern Asia in 1951?
South-Eastern Asia had a population of 168,486,090 in 1951.
How old is the population of South-Eastern Asia?
The median age in South-Eastern Asia is 19.6 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of South-Eastern Asia's population is over 65 or under 15?
2.8% of South-Eastern Asia's population is 65 or older, and 40.1% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does South-Eastern Asia have?
South-Eastern Asia's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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