Central America Population Pyramid 2026

Central America
2026
Population: 186,868,129

Year

-5 -1   2026  +1 +5

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Central 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.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
186,868,129
Median age
29.9
0-14 %
24.8%
65+ %
8.2%
Child dependency
36.9
Old-age dependency
12.2
Pyramid shape
Births per woman

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

Life expectancy at birth

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

3,062,590 immigrants live in Central America.

United States of America899,521
Nicaragua491,492
Venezuela328,482
Honduras221,225
Colombia162,616
Where emigrants live (2024)

17,443,887 people born in Central America live in other countries.

United States of America15,540,097
Costa Rica474,303
Spain436,952
Mexico330,962
Canada196,513
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

What is the population of Central America in 2026?
In 2026, Central America's population is estimated at 186,868,129.
What is the median age in Central America?
Central America's median age is 29.9 years.
What share of Central America's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Central America, 24.8% of people are under 15 and 8.2% are 65 or older.
What shape is Central America's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Central America has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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