South America Population Pyramid 1957

South America
1957
Population: 136,660,827

Year

-5 -1   1957  +1 +5

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South America in 1957

As of 1957, South America counted 136,660,828 inhabitants. Half of the population was younger than 19.3 years; 41.7% were children under 15 and 3.2% were 65 or older.

This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

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
136,660,828
Median age
19.3
0-14 %
41.7%
65+ %
3.2%
Child dependency
75.7
Old-age dependency
5.9
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
20406080
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

12,230,850 immigrants live in South America.

Venezuela6,268,352
Colombia1,317,258
Paraguay587,559
Bolivia561,026
Peru516,754
Where emigrants live (2024)

21,233,109 people born in South America live in other countries.

United States of America4,112,869
Spain3,246,905
Colombia2,951,953
Peru1,719,519
Argentina1,550,287
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How many people lived in South America in 1957?
In 1957, South America's population was 136,660,828.
What is the median age in South America?
South America's median age is 19.3 years.
What share of South America's population is over 65 or under 15?
3.2% of South America's population is 65 or older, and 41.7% is under 15.
What shape is South America's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
South America has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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