South America Population Pyramid 1958

South America
1958
Population: 140,478,064

Year

-5 -1   1958  +1 +5

Country

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South America in 1958

The population of South America in 1958 was 140,478,064. Half of the population was younger than 19.2 years; 41.9% were children under 15 and 3.3% were 65 or older.

The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population 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
140,478,064
Median age
19.2
0-14 %
41.9%
65+ %
3.3%
Child dependency
76.4
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.

What was the population of South America in 1958?
South America had a population of 140,478,064 in 1958.
How old is the population of South America?
The median age in South America is 19.2 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of South America's population is over 65 or under 15?
In South America, 41.9% of people are under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does South America have?
South America has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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