Central America Population Pyramid 2027

Central America
2027
Population: 188,537,123

Year

-5 -1   2027  +1 +5

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Central America in 2027

By 2027, the population of Central America is expected to reach 188,537,124. That would be 10.0% more than in 2017 (171,470,401).

With a projected median age of 30.2 years, Central America would have a youth dependency ratio of 36.2 and an old-age dependency ratio of 12.6 per 100 people of working age. 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
188,537,124
Median age
30.2
0-14 %
24.3%
65+ %
8.5%
Child dependency
36.2
Old-age dependency
12.6
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 will the population of Central America be in 2027?
UN projections put Central America's population at 188,537,124 in 2027.
How old is the population of Central America?
The median age in Central America is 30.2 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Central America?
In Central America, 24.3% of people are under 15 and 8.5% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Central America have?
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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