Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for South Asia (SPPOPGROWSAS) from 1961 to 2024 about South Asia, population, and rate.

Actual value and historical data chart for South Asia Population Growth Annual Percent

Population Growth for South Asia was 0.99627 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Growth for South Asia reached a record high of 2.40017 in January of 1980 and a record low of 0.94164 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Growth for South Asia - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Overview: This dataset provides population and migration data for five key South Asian countries: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, spanning the years 1960 to 2023. The data, sourced from the World Bank API, sheds light on population growth trends and net migration patterns across these nations, offering rich insights into the region's demographic changes over 63 years.

Key Features: - Total Population: Yearly population data for five countries. - Net Migration: The net effect of immigration and emigration for each year. - Time Span: Covers data from 1960 to 2023. - Source: Extracted from the official World Bank API, ensuring credibility and accuracy.

Use Cases: - Explore regional migration trends and their impact on demographics. - Analyze population growth in South Asia. - Compare migration and population patterns among Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. - Develop predictive models for demographic and migration forecasts.

About the Data: The dataset is publicly available under the World Bank Open Data License. It can be used freely for educational, research, or commercial purposes with appropriate attribution.

Columns: - Country: Name of the country (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka). - Year: The year of recorded data. - Total Population: Total population of the country for the given year. - Net Migration: Net migration value (immigration minus emigration).

Key Insights (1960–2023) - Pakistan: Steady growth from 45M (1960) to 240M (2023), with varying migration trends influenced by political and economic changes. - India: Rapid increase from 450M (1960) to 1.43B (2023), with consistently low net migration. - Bangladesh: Population rose from 55M (1960) to 170M (2023), showing negative net migration due to significant emigration. - Afghanistan: Marked by volatile migration due to conflict; population increased from 8M (1960) to 41M (2023). - Sri Lanka: Moderate growth from 10M (1960) to 22M (2023), with net migration losses during periods of civil unrest.

Actual value and historical data chart for South Asia Urban Population Growth Annual Percent

Actual value and historical data chart for South Asia Rural Population Growth Annual Percent

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for South Asia (SPPOPTOTLSAS) from 1960 to 2024 about South Asia and population.

In the middle of 2023, about 60 percent of the global population was living in Asia.The total world population amounted to 8.1 billion people on the planet. In other words 4.7 billion people were living in Asia as of 2023. Global populationDue to medical advances, better living conditions and the increase of agricultural productivity, the world population increased rapidly over the past century, and is expected to continue to grow. After reaching eight billion in 2023, the global population is estimated to pass 10 billion by 2060. Africa expected to drive population increase Most of the future population increase is expected to happen in Africa. The countries with the highest population growth rate in 2024 were mostly African countries. While around 1.47 billion people live on the continent as of 2024, this is forecast to grow to 3.9 billion by 2100. This is underlined by the fact that most of the countries wit the highest population growth rate are found in Africa. The growing population, in combination with climate change, puts increasing pressure on the world's resources.

In 2023, the median age of the population in Thailand was **** years, which was the oldest median age across Southeast Asia. Comparatively, the median age of Timor-Leste's population was ** years in 2023.

In 2024, the total population of all ASEAN states amounted to an estimated 686.1 million inhabitants. The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member countries are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. ASEAN opportunity The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was founded by five states (Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore) in 1967 to improve economic and political stability and social progress among the member states. It was originally modelled after the European Union. Nowadays, after accepting more members, their agenda also includes an improvement of cultural and environmental conditions. ASEAN is now an important player on the global stage with numerous alliances and business partners, as well as more contenders wanting to join. The major player in the SouthIndonesia is not only a founding member of ASEAN, it is also its biggest contributor in terms of gross domestic product and is also one of the member states with a positive trade balance. In addition, it has the highest number of inhabitants by far. About a third of all people in the ASEAN live in Indonesia – and it is also one of the most populous countries worldwide. Among the ASEAN members, it is certainly the most powerful one, not just in numbers, but mostly due to its stable and thriving economy.

The world's population first reached one billion people in 1805, and reached eight billion in 2022, and will peak at almost 10.2 billion by the end of the century. Although it took thousands of years to reach one billion people, it did so at the beginning of a phenomenon known as the demographic transition; from this point onwards, population growth has skyrocketed, and since the 1960s the population has increased by one billion people every 12 to 15 years. The demographic transition sees a sharp drop in mortality due to factors such as vaccination, sanitation, and improved food supply; the population boom that follows is due to increased survival rates among children and higher life expectancy among the general population; and fertility then drops in response to this population growth. Regional differences The demographic transition is a global phenomenon, but it has taken place at different times across the world. The industrialized countries of Europe and North America were the first to go through this process, followed by some states in the Western Pacific. Latin America's population then began growing at the turn of the 20th century, but the most significant period of global population growth occurred as Asia progressed in the late-1900s. As of the early 21st century, almost two-thirds of the world's population lives in Asia, although this is set to change significantly in the coming decades. Future growth The growth of Africa's population, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, will have the largest impact on global demographics in this century. From 2000 to 2100, it is expected that Africa's population will have increased by a factor of almost five. It overtook Europe in size in the late 1990s, and overtook the Americas a few years later. In contrast to Africa, Europe's population is now in decline, as birth rates are consistently below death rates in many countries, especially in the south and east, resulting in natural population decline. Similarly, the population of the Americas and Asia are expected to go into decline in the second half of this century, and only Oceania's population will still be growing alongside Africa. By 2100, the world's population will have over three billion more than today, with the vast majority of this concentrated in Africa. Demographers predict that climate change is exacerbating many of the challenges that currently hinder progress in Africa, such as political and food instability; if Africa's transition is prolonged, then it may result in further population growth that would place a strain on the region's resources, however, curbing this growth earlier would alleviate some of the pressure created by climate change.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 15 to 64 for South Asia (SPPOP1564TOZSSAS) from 1960 to 2024 about South Asia, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Urban population in South Asia was reported at 617943237 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Urban population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Whereas the population is expected to decrease somewhat until 2100 in Asia, Europe, and South America, it is predicted to grow significantly in Africa. While there were 1.55 billion inhabitants on the continent at the beginning of 2025, the number of inhabitants is expected to reach 3.81 billion by 2100. In total, the global population is expected to reach nearly 10.18 billion by 2100. Worldwide population In the United States, the total population is expected to steadily increase over the next couple of years. In 2024, Asia held over half of the global population and is expected to have the highest number of people living in urban areas in 2050. Asia is home to the two most populous countries, India and China, both with a population of over one billion people. However, the small country of Monaco had the highest population density worldwide in 2024. Effects of overpopulation Alongside the growing worldwide population, there are negative effects of overpopulation. The increasing population puts a higher pressure on existing resources and contributes to pollution. As the population grows, the demand for food grows, which requires more water, which in turn takes away from the freshwater available. Concurrently, food needs to be transported through different mechanisms, which contributes to air pollution. Not every resource is renewable, meaning the world is using up limited resources that will eventually run out. Furthermore, more species will become extinct which harms the ecosystem and food chain. Overpopulation was considered to be one of the most important environmental issues worldwide in 2020.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in South Asia was reported at 492 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for South Asia (SPPOP65UPTOZSSAS) from 1960 to 2024 about South Asia, 65-years +, and population.

Context:

A comprehensive dataset covering key socio-economic, environmental, and governance indicators of South Asian countries from 2000 to 2023. The dataset includes GDP, unemployment, literacy rates, energy usage, governance metrics, and more, enabling in-depth analysis of growth, stability, and development in the region.

Source:

The World Bank DataBank

South Asian Countries:

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the Maldives.

Column Description:

• GDP (current USD)
• GDP growth (annual %)
• GDP per capita (current USD)
• Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate)
• Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
• Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
• Trade (% of GDP)
• Gini index
• Population, total
• Population growth (annual %)
• Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15 a day (2017 PPP) (% of population)
• Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
• Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
• Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
• School enrollment, primary (% gross)
• Urban population (% of total population)
• Access to electricity (% of population)
• People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
• People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
• Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)
• PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
• Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption)
• Forest area (% of land area)
• Control of Corruption: Percentile Rank
• Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism: Estimate
• Regulatory Quality: Estimate
• Rule of Law: Estimate
• Voice and Accountability: Estimate
• Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
• Research and development expenditure (% of GDP)
• High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for South Asia (SLEMPTOTLSPZSSAS) from 1991 to 2024 about South Asia, employment-population ratio, population, and employment.

Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in South Asia was reported at 25 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Population ages 0-14 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for South Asia (SPPOPDPNDOLSAS) from 1960 to 2024 about South Asia, working-age, ratio, and population.