58 countries and areas
Africa
1.58B projected in 2026 · median age 19.5
38.4% under 15 · 3.8% age 65+
Regional atlas
Population pyramids by world region
Global averages hide the biggest demographic contrasts. Explore six UN geographic regions and the countries that shape them.
Estimate or projection?
The UN series provides historical estimates through 2023. Figures from 2024 onward—including 2026—are medium-scenario projections, not counts or predictions guaranteed to occur.
50 countries and areas
Asia
4.86B projected in 2026 · median age 32.8
21.8% under 15 · 10.5% age 65+
51 countries and areas
Europe
743.5M projected in 2026 · median age 43.1
14.8% under 15 · 21.4% age 65+
49 countries and areas
Latin America and the Caribbean
672.1M projected in 2026 · median age 32.1
21.8% under 15 · 10.5% age 65+
6 countries and areas
Northern America
389.6M projected in 2026 · median age 38.9
16.7% under 15 · 19.0% age 65+
23 countries and areas
Oceania
47.1M projected in 2026 · median age 33.6
22.0% under 15 · 14.1% age 65+
| Region | Population | Median age | Under 15 | Age 65+ | Change to 2050 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 1,584,985,259 | 19.5 | 38.4% | 3.8% | +55.6% |
| Asia | 4,863,327,398 | 32.8 | 21.8% | 10.5% | +8.6% |
| Europe | 743,482,362 | 43.1 | 14.8% | 21.4% | -5.4% |
| Latin America and the Caribbean | 672,135,561 | 32.1 | 21.8% | 10.5% | +8.6% |
| Northern America | 389,628,823 | 38.9 | 16.7% | 19.0% | +9.5% |
| Oceania | 47,118,993 | 33.6 | 22.0% | 14.1% | +22.4% |
Why compare regions?
A world population pyramid combines places at very different stages of demographic change. Regional views make the contrast clearer: a youthful age structure can drive decades of momentum, while a narrow base and wider top can indicate rapid ageing.
Regional totals are aggregates published by the UN, not sums calculated from only the country profiles displayed here. Country and area classifications follow the dataset and are provided for navigation.
For a direct pair, use the country comparison tool. For interpretation, start with how to read a population pyramid.