Population (UN estimates and projections) in ASEAN
ASEAN: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 566,945 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in ASEAN, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, population in ASEAN stood at 566,945. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in ASEAN peaked at 566,945 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 278,595, in 1990.
ASEAN ranks 27th of 91 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in ASEAN, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 278,595 | — |
| 1991 | 285,938 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 293,383 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 301,031 | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 308,684 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 316,533 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 324,625 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 332,992 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 341,556 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 350,025 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 358,199 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 366,007 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 373,477 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 380,843 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 388,197 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 395,589 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 403,235 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 411,210 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 419,143 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 426,830 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 434,478 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 442,018 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 449,511 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 456,802 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 463,715 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 470,554 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 477,309 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 483,853 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 490,249 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 496,665 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 503,021 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 508,964 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 515,135 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 521,775 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 528,340 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 534,824 | +1.2% |
| 2026 | 541,350 | +1.2% |
| 2027 | 548,096 | +1.2% |
| 2028 | 554,728 | +1.2% |
| 2029 | 560,963 | +1.1% |
| 2030 | 566,945 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 313,336 | 278,595 | 350,025 | 10 |
| 2000s | 392,273 | 358,199 | 426,830 | 10 |
| 2010s | 466,515 | 434,478 | 496,665 | 10 |
| 2020s | 531,720 | 503,021 | 560,963 | 10 |
| 2030s | 566,945 | 566,945 | 566,945 | 1 |
Countries ranked near ASEAN
More gender data for ASEAN
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 153,821 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.17 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 566,945 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.07 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 33.51 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 3.55 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 35.93 (2025)
- Gender income gap 52.73 (2026)
- SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social 46 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in ASEAN?
- Population in ASEAN was 566,945 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in ASEAN?
- The highest recorded value was 566,945 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in ASEAN?
- The lowest recorded value was 278,595 in 1990.
- How does ASEAN rank for population?
- ASEAN ranks 27th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in ASEAN?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this ASEAN data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.