Southern Asia Population Pyramid 2047

Southern Asia
2047
Population: 2,470,864,607

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-5 -1   2047  +1 +5

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Southern Asia in 2047

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of Southern Asia at 2,470,864,607 in 2047. Compared with 2037, when the projection stands at 2,321,927,092, that represents growth of 6.4% over ten years.

Half of the population would be younger than 35.9 years, with 20.5% children under 15 and 12.3% aged 65 or older. 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
2,470,864,607
Median age
35.9
0-14 %
20.5%
65+ %
12.3%
Child dependency
30.6
Old-age dependency
18.3
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.

What will the population of Southern Asia be in 2047?
UN projections put Southern Asia's population at 2,470,864,607 in 2047.
What is the median age in Southern Asia?
Southern Asia's median age is 35.9 years.
What share of Southern Asia's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Southern Asia, 20.5% of people are under 15 and 12.3% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Southern Asia have?
Southern Asia has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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