Asia recorded 1,718,156,557 people in 1961 and 4,716,999,164 in 2021, a change of +175%. Census figures compared side by side, every number sourced.
| Measure | 1961 | 2021 | Between | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,718,156,557 | 4,716,999,164 | +175% | |
| Child deaths before age 5 | n/a | 2.7% | n/a | |
| CO2 emissions per person | 0.81 | 4.56 | +463% | |
| Life expectancy at birth | 45.2 yrs | 72.4 yrs | +60% | |
| Living in urban areas | 22.5% | 52.4% | +133% |