What are the demographic characteristics of Oceania?

The population of Oceania has the following main characteristics:

The population density is low. Oceania has a total area of about 85.2 million square kilometers, but the population is only about 420 million, and the population density is very low, with an average of only 49 people per square kilometer. Australia has a lower population density, with only three people per square kilometer.

The proportion of urban population is high. About 70% of the population in Oceania lives in cities, which is much higher than the world average, indicating that the population in Oceania is highly urbanized.

European immigrants are mostly descendants. Except New Zealand aborigines, most people in Oceania are descendants of European immigrants from18 to the 20th century, among which Britain has the largest number of immigrants. So white residents account for the vast majority, nearly 90%.

Middle age. Oceania has a medium age structure, with 24% aged 0- 14, 67% aged 15-64, and 9% aged 65 and above. This age structure is relatively balanced, which is conducive to social development.

Low fertility rate. The fertility rate in Oceania is low, with an average of only 2.4 children per woman at birth, which will slow down population growth and accelerate population aging.

The population growth rate is moderate. The population growth rate in Oceania is 1.2%, which is higher in developed countries, but the global average is 1. 1%, so the population growth rate is in the upper-middle level. This is also related to the immigration policy in Oceania.