Swaziland Population Pyramid 1950

Swaziland
1950
Population: 271,655

Year

-5 -1   1950  +1 +5

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Swaziland in 1950

In 1950, Swaziland had a total population of 271,655 people. Half of the population was younger than 18.4 years; 43.2% were children under 15 and 2.7% 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
271,655
Median age
18.4
0-14 %
43.2%
65+ %
2.7%
Child dependency
79.7
Old-age dependency
4.9
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
1,505,331
Population 2100
1,340,879
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.75

In 2023 women in Swaziland had on average 2.75 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
3040506070
19602023 · 64.1

Life expectancy at birth was 64.1 years in 2023: 67.0 for women and 61.2 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
285582110
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

25,822 immigrants live in Swaziland, 2.1% of the population.

South Africa12,870
Mozambique10,136
D.R. Congo683
Burundi475
Rwanda392
Where emigrants live (2024)

11,561 people born in Swaziland live in other countries.

South Africa9,302
Portugal742
Botswana642
Australia359
Namibia216
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Swaziland 271,655 18.4
Botswana 413,698 19.0
Namibia 514,591 20.8
Lesotho 579,551 18.8
South Africa 13,038,491 20.2
What was the population of Swaziland in 1950?
Swaziland had a population of 271,655 in 1950.
What is the median age in Swaziland?
The median age in Swaziland is 18.4 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Swaziland's population is over 65 or under 15?
2.7% of Swaziland's population is 65 or older, and 43.2% is under 15.
What shape is Swaziland's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Swaziland's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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