Total population by age in Central America (UNSDG)
Central America (UNSDG): Total population by age was 828.28 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total population by age in Central America (UNSDG), 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Central America (UNSDG) recorded 828.28 for total population by age in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Central America (UNSDG) peaked at 828.28 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 73.6, in 1950.
Central America (UNSDG) ranks 108th of 155 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 82.54 | 73.6 | 90.72 | 10 |
| 1960s | 106.41 | 91.94 | 124.84 | 10 |
| 1970s | 152.04 | 129.13 | 177.74 | 10 |
| 1980s | 211.73 | 182.84 | 245.75 | 10 |
| 1990s | 316.57 | 259.14 | 372.62 | 10 |
| 2000s | 453.94 | 386.82 | 518.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 617.77 | 532.02 | 725.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 786.05 | 751.26 | 828.28 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central America (UNSDG)
More population data for Central America (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 2,142 (2100)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 2 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 2 (2025)
- New internal displacements 279,220 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 1.12 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 3.12 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Central America (UNSDG)?
- Total population by age in Central America (UNSDG) was 828.28 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Central America (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 828.28 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Central America (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.6 in 1950.
- How does Central America (UNSDG) rank for total population by age?
- Central America (UNSDG) ranks 108th out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Central America (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central America (UNSDG) data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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