Table 1.
Chronological Changes of Population Indicators, Selected Years.
| Indicators | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population(in thousands) | 117,060 | 123,611 | 126,926 | 128,057 | 126,940 |
| Female (% of total) | 50.8 | 50.9 | 51.1 | 51.3 | 51.4 |
| Population (% of total) | |||||
| 0–14 years | 23.5 | 18.2 | 14.6 | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| 15–64 years | 67.4 | 69.7 | 68.1 | 64.1 | 60.3 |
| 65 years and older | 9.1 | 12.1 | 17.3 | 22.8 | 27.3 |
| Mean age at first marriage | |||||
| Male | 27.8 | 28.4 | 28.8 | 30.5 | 31.1 |
| Female | 25.2 | 25.9 | 27.0 | 28.8 | 29.4 |
| Mean age at first child (mother) | 26.4 | 27.0 | 28.0 | 29.9 | 30.7 |
| Total Fertility Rate | 1.75 | 1.54 | 1.36 | 1.39 | 1.44 |
Sources: Statistics Bureau Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication, 2017