Central America Population Pyramid 2038

Central America
2038
Population: 204,387,379

Year

-5 -1   2038  +1 +5

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Central America in 2038

By 2038, the population of Central America is expected to reach 204,387,379. Compared with 2028, when the projection stands at 190,168,832, that represents growth of 7.5% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 34.3 years, Central America would have a youth dependency ratio of 30.9 and an old-age dependency ratio of 17.4 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
204,387,379
Median age
34.3
0-14 %
20.8%
65+ %
11.7%
Child dependency
30.9
Old-age dependency
17.4
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 2038?
UN projections put Central America's population at 204,387,379 in 2038.
What is the median age in Central America?
The median age in Central America is 34.3 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Central America?
In Central America, 20.8% of people are under 15 and 11.7% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Central America have?
Central America's pyramid is stationary — similar-sized cohorts through the younger ages, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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