Population by age group in Honduras
Honduras: Population by age group was 456,935 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
456,935
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
113th
of 236 countries
All-time high
456,935
in 2023
All-time low
61,084
in 1951
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Honduras, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population by age group in Honduras is 456,935, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and up 59.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Honduras peaked at 456,935 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 61,084, in 1951.
That places Honduras 113th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by age group in Honduras, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 61,588 | — |
| 1951 | 61,084 | -0.8% |
| 1952 | 61,178 | +0.2% |
| 1953 | 61,656 | +0.8% |
| 1954 | 62,230 | +0.9% |
| 1955 | 62,805 | +0.9% |
| 1956 | 63,372 | +0.9% |
| 1957 | 63,915 | +0.9% |
| 1958 | 64,543 | +1.0% |
| 1959 | 65,440 | +1.4% |
| 1960 | 66,659 | +1.9% |
| 1961 | 68,154 | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 69,928 | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 71,860 | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 73,763 | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 75,556 | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 77,245 | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 78,853 | +2.1% |
| 1968 | 80,423 | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 82,021 | +2.0% |
| 1970 | 83,710 | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 85,453 | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 87,226 | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 88,974 | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 90,777 | +2.0% |
| 1975 | 94,188 | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 99,248 | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 104,507 | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 109,766 | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 114,686 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 119,199 | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 123,302 | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 127,044 | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 130,731 | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 134,775 | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 139,368 | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 144,482 | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 150,049 | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 153,922 | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 155,940 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 158,135 | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 160,537 | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 163,047 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 165,710 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 168,778 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 172,317 | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 176,296 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 180,706 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 185,024 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 189,480 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 194,389 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 199,499 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 204,903 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 210,490 | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 216,080 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 221,647 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 227,356 | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 233,399 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 239,935 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 247,126 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 255,089 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 263,998 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 274,330 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 286,382 | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 300,441 | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 316,136 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 332,726 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 350,084 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 368,118 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 386,768 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 404,161 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 418,845 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 435,978 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 456,935 | +4.8% |
Honduras compared with similar countries
- Honduras's 456,935 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 495,679, 92% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Honduras's 456,935 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 295,138, 1.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 62,781 | 61,084 | 65,440 | 10 |
| 1960s | 74,446 | 66,659 | 82,021 | 10 |
| 1970s | 95,854 | 83,710 | 114,686 | 10 |
| 1980s | 137,881 | 119,199 | 155,940 | 10 |
| 1990s | 172,003 | 158,135 | 189,480 | 10 |
| 2000s | 219,482 | 194,389 | 247,126 | 10 |
| 2010s | 313,407 | 255,089 | 386,768 | 10 |
| 2020s | 428,980 | 404,161 | 456,935 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Honduras
More population data for Honduras
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1079 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.589 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.112 (2100)
- Population density 152.2 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 857,413 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population by age group in Honduras?
- Population by age group in Honduras was 456,935 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 456,935 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 61,084 in 1951.
- How does Honduras rank for population by age group?
- Honduras ranks 113th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Honduras data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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