Central America Population Pyramid (1950–2100)
Year
2026Central America in 2026
The population of Central America in 2026 is estimated at 186,868,129. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 10.2%, up from 169,626,744 in 2016. Half of the population is younger than 29.9 years; 24.8% are children under 15 and 8.2% are 65 or older. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.
Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.
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