Asia Population Clock

Asia population

4,889,153,572

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.59%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Asia

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Asia is 4,889,153,571, growing at an annual rate of 0.59%. That works out to a net change of approximately 77,868 people per day or 3,244 per hour.

The population change in Asia is driven by three components: approximately 65,164,816 births per year and 34,741,615 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.59% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.87 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Asia would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Asia?

The current population of Asia is approximately 4,889,153,571, growing at 0.59% per year.

How fast is the population of Asia changing?

By approximately 77,868 people per day, or 3,244 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Asia?

Yes. With approximately 65,164,816 births and 34,741,615 deaths per year, Asia has a natural population increase of about 30,423,201 people annually.

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