Central America Population Pyramid 2028

Central America
2028
Population: 190,168,832

Year

-5 -1   2028  +1 +5

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Central America in 2028

By 2028, the population of Central America is expected to reach 190,168,832. Ten years before, in 2018, the projected population is 173,310,399 — 9.7% lower.

Half of the population would be younger than 30.6 years, with 23.9% children under 15 and 8.7% aged 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
190,168,832
Median age
30.6
0-14 %
23.9%
65+ %
8.7%
Child dependency
35.5
Old-age dependency
13.0
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 2028?
Central America is projected to have a population of 190,168,832 in 2028.
What is the median age in Central America?
Central America's median age is 30.6 years.
What share of Central America's population is over 65 or under 15?
8.7% of Central America's population is 65 or older, and 23.9% is under 15.
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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