South America Population Pyramid 2027

South America
2027
Population: 442,773,131

Year

-5 -1   2027  +1 +5

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South America in 2027

In 2027, South America is projected to have a population of 442,773,131 people. Ten years before, in 2017, the projected population is 417,045,304 — 6.2% lower.

Half of the population would be younger than 34.9 years, with 20.1% children under 15 and 11.7% aged 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
442,773,131
Median age
34.9
0-14 %
20.1%
65+ %
11.7%
Child dependency
29.6
Old-age dependency
17.2
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 will the population of South America be in 2027?
UN projections put South America's population at 442,773,131 in 2027.
What is the median age in South America?
South America's median age is 34.9 years.
What share of South America's population is over 65 or under 15?
11.7% of South America's population is 65 or older, and 20.1% is under 15.
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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