South America Population Pyramid 1982

South America
1982
Population: 251,463,190

Year

-5 -1   1982  +1 +5

Country

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South America in 1982

In 1982, South America had a total population of 251,463,191 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 25.2%, up from 200,916,756 in 1972.

The median age was 20.9 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 64.5 children under 15 and 7.3 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing 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
251,463,191
Median age
20.9
0-14 %
37.6%
65+ %
4.3%
Child dependency
64.5
Old-age dependency
7.3
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 1982?
In 1982, South America's population was 251,463,191.
What is the median age in South America?
The median age in South America is 20.9 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in South America?
4.3% of South America's population is 65 or older, and 37.6% is under 15.
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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