Central America Population Pyramid 2029

Central America
2029
Population: 191,763,412

Year

-5 -1   2029  +1 +5

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Central America in 2029

In 2029, Central America is projected to have a population of 191,763,412 people. Compared with 2019, when the projection stands at 175,136,475, that represents growth of 9.5% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 31.0 years, Central America would have a youth dependency ratio of 34.8 and an old-age dependency ratio of 13.3 per 100 people of working age. This is a stationary pyramid — similar numbers in each age group up to the older cohorts, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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
191,763,412
Median age
31.0
0-14 %
23.5%
65+ %
9.0%
Child dependency
34.8
Old-age dependency
13.3
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 2029?
Central America is projected to have a population of 191,763,412 in 2029.
What is the median age in Central America?
The median age in Central America is 31.0 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Central America?
In Central America, 23.5% of people are under 15 and 9.0% are 65 or older.
What shape is Central America's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Central America's pyramid is stationary — similar-sized cohorts through the younger ages, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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