South America Population Pyramid 2009

South America
2009
Population: 386,904,296

Year

-5 -1   2009  +1 +5

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South America in 2009

The population of South America in 2009 was 386,904,297. That is 12.8% more than in 1999, when the population stood at 343,039,424.

The median age was 28.0 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 40.4 children under 15 and 10.4 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

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
386,904,297
Median age
28.0
0-14 %
26.8%
65+ %
6.9%
Child dependency
40.4
Old-age dependency
10.4
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
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 2009?
In 2009, South America's population was 386,904,297.
How old is the population of South America?
South America's median age is 28.0 years.
What share of South America's population is over 65 or under 15?
In South America, 26.8% of people are under 15 and 6.9% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does South America have?
South America has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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