South America Population Pyramid 2013

South America
2013
Population: 402,022,526

Year

-5 -1   2013  +1 +5

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South America in 2013

In 2013, South America had a total population of 402,022,527 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 11.1%, up from 361,970,769 in 2003.

Half of the population was younger than 29.5 years; 25.1% were children under 15 and 7.7% were 65 or older. 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
402,022,527
Median age
29.5
0-14 %
25.1%
65+ %
7.7%
Child dependency
37.3
Old-age dependency
11.4
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.

What was the population of South America in 2013?
In 2013, South America's population was 402,022,527.
What is the median age in South America?
South America's median age is 29.5 years.
How many children and older people live in South America?
7.7% of South America's population is 65 or older, and 25.1% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does South America have?
South America's pyramid is stationary — similar-sized cohorts through the younger ages, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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