South-Eastern Asia Population Pyramid 1964

South-Eastern Asia
1964
Population: 240,171,256

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-5 -1   1964  +1 +5

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South-Eastern Asia in 1964

In 1964, South-Eastern Asia had a total population of 240,171,256 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 32.1%, up from 181,799,509 in 1954.

The median age was 18.7 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 80.9 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.

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
240,171,256
Median age
18.7
0-14 %
43.3%
65+ %
3.1%
Child dependency
80.9
Old-age dependency
5.8
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 1964?
In 1964, South-Eastern Asia's population was 240,171,256.
What is the median age in South-Eastern Asia?
South-Eastern Asia's median age is 18.7 years.
What share of South-Eastern Asia's population is over 65 or under 15?
In South-Eastern Asia, 43.3% of people are under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does South-Eastern Asia have?
South-Eastern Asia has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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