South America Population Pyramid 2038

South America
2038
Population: 462,003,190

Year

-5 -1   2038  +1 +5

Country

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South America in 2038

By 2038, the population of South America is expected to reach 462,003,191. Compared with 2028, when the projection stands at 444,971,133, that represents growth of 3.8% over ten years.

Half of the population would be younger than 39.1 years, with 17.3% children under 15 and 15.6% 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
462,003,191
Median age
39.1
0-14 %
17.3%
65+ %
15.6%
Child dependency
25.8
Old-age dependency
23.3
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.

How many people are projected to live in South America in 2038?
UN projections put South America's population at 462,003,191 in 2038.
How old is the population of South America?
South America's median age is 39.1 years.
What share of South America's population is over 65 or under 15?
15.6% of South America's population is 65 or older, and 17.3% 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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