AUS · East Asia & Pacific /
Total Population
27.20 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
83.1 years
Median Age
37.9 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,196,812 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.99 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 3.5 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 10.70 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 6.88 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.48 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 83.1 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.1 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 87.6 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
72.0%
Other
Official
15.7%
Unspecified
Official
5.7%
Mandarin
Official
2.7%
Arabic
Official
1.4%
Vietnamese
Official
1.3%
Cantonese
Official
1.2%
Religions
None
38.4%
Roman Catholic
20.0%
Protestant
18.1%
Unspecified
7.3%
Other Christian
3.5%
Muslim
3.2%
Hindu
2.7%
Buddhist
2.4%
Orthodox
2.3%
Other
2.1%