Southern Asia Population Pyramid 2039

Southern Asia
2039
Population: 2,355,672,129

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-5 -1   2039  +1 +5

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Southern Asia in 2039

In 2039, Southern Asia is projected to have a population of 2,355,672,130 people. That would be 8.6% more than in 2029 (2,168,793,276).

With a projected median age of 33.3 years, Southern Asia would have a youth dependency ratio of 32.9 and an old-age dependency ratio of 14.8 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

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
2,355,672,130
Median age
33.3
0-14 %
22.3%
65+ %
10.0%
Child dependency
32.9
Old-age dependency
14.8
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
20406080
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

14,857,548 immigrants live in Southern Asia.

Afghanistan5,693,549
Bangladesh2,338,190
India2,131,118
Myanmar1,381,635
Pakistan853,388
Where emigrants live (2024)

47,612,838 people born in Southern Asia live in other countries.

Saudi Arabia6,787,336
United Arab Emirates5,352,371
United States of America4,870,541
India4,006,069
Iran3,765,139
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How many people are projected to live in Southern Asia in 2039?
Southern Asia is projected to have a population of 2,355,672,130 in 2039.
How old is the population of Southern Asia?
Southern Asia's median age is 33.3 years.
What share of Southern Asia's population is over 65 or under 15?
10.0% of Southern Asia's population is 65 or older, and 22.3% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Southern Asia have?
Southern Asia's pyramid is stationary — similar-sized cohorts through the younger ages, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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