How It Used To Look

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Oceania in 1961 and 2021

Oceania recorded 16,216,895 people in 1961 and 44,558,542 in 2021, a change of +175%. Census figures compared side by side, every number sourced.

Oceania, 1961 compared with 2021
Measure 1961 2021 Between Change
Population16,216,89544,558,542+175%
Child deaths before age 56.7%2.1%−69%
CO2 emissions per person6.229.91+59%
Life expectancy at birth65.4 yrs78.5 yrs+20%
Living in urban areas65.2%67.4%+3.3%

Population over time

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