Central America Population Pyramid 2036

Central America
2036
Population: 201,867,188

Year

-5 -1   2036  +1 +5

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Central America in 2036

In 2036, Central America is projected to have a population of 201,867,189 people. Compared with 2026, when the projection stands at 186,868,129, that represents growth of 8.0% over ten years.

The median age is projected at 33.6 years, with 31.5 children under 15 and 16.4 people aged 65 or over for every 100 people of working age (15–64). 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
201,867,189
Median age
33.6
0-14 %
21.3%
65+ %
11.1%
Child dependency
31.5
Old-age dependency
16.4
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 2036?
Central America is projected to have a population of 201,867,189 in 2036.
What is the median age in Central America?
The median age in Central America is 33.6 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Central America's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Central America, 21.3% of people are under 15 and 11.1% 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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