Northern America Population Pyramid (1950–2100)

Northern America
2026
Population: 389,628,822

Year

-5 -1   2026  +1 +5

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Northern America in 2026

The population of Northern America in 2026 is estimated at 389,628,822. A decade earlier, in 2016, the population was 365,658,209; it has grown by 6.6% since.

Half of the population is younger than 39.9 years; 16.7% are children under 15 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The pyramid is constrictive: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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
389,628,822
Median age
39.9
0-14 %
16.7%
65+ %
19.0%
Child dependency
26.0
Old-age dependency
29.6
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
15304560
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

57,685,262 immigrants live in Northern America.

Mexico11,383,181
India4,181,453
China3,260,813
Philippines3,101,422
Puerto Rico1,924,799
Where emigrants live (2024)

4,529,925 people born in Northern America live in other countries.

United States of America950,387
Mexico837,933
United Kingdom325,415
Canada256,571
Australia171,998
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

What is the population of Northern America in 2026?
Northern America has an estimated population of 389,628,822 in 2026.
How old is the population of Northern America?
The median age in Northern America is 39.9 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Northern America's population is over 65 or under 15?
19.0% of Northern America's population is 65 or older, and 16.7% is under 15.
What shape is Northern America's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Northern America has a constrictive pyramid: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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