South America Population Pyramid 2037

South America
2037
Population: 460,731,406

Year

-5 -1   2037  +1 +5

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South America in 2037

By 2037, the population of South America is expected to reach 460,731,406. Compared with 2027, when the projection stands at 442,773,131, that represents growth of 4.1% over ten years.

Half of the population would be younger than 38.7 years, with 17.5% children under 15 and 15.3% 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
460,731,406
Median age
38.7
0-14 %
17.5%
65+ %
15.3%
Child dependency
26.0
Old-age dependency
22.7
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 2037?
South America is projected to have a population of 460,731,406 in 2037.
What is the median age in South America?
South America's median age is 38.7 years.
How many children and older people live in South America?
15.3% of South America's population is 65 or older, and 17.5% 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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