Total population by age (70 years old) in Chile
Chile: Total population by age was 155.42 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
155.42
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
43rd
of 234 countries
All-time high
155.42
in 2023
All-time low
13.82
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Chile, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in Chile is 155.42, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 55.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Chile peaked at 155.42 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13.82, in 1950.
Chile ranks 43rd of 234 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 13.82 | — |
| 1951 | 14 | +1.3% |
| 1952 | 14.21 | +1.5% |
| 1953 | 14.6 | +2.7% |
| 1954 | 15.24 | +4.4% |
| 1955 | 15.98 | +4.9% |
| 1956 | 16.73 | +4.7% |
| 1957 | 17.52 | +4.7% |
| 1958 | 18.31 | +4.5% |
| 1959 | 19.09 | +4.2% |
| 1960 | 19.88 | +4.2% |
| 1961 | 20.73 | +4.3% |
| 1962 | 21.61 | +4.2% |
| 1963 | 22.46 | +3.9% |
| 1964 | 23.21 | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 23.86 | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 24.48 | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 25.07 | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 25.58 | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 26.04 | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 26.57 | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 27.2 | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 27.92 | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 28.87 | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 30.09 | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 31.45 | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 32.78 | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 34.1 | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 35.37 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 36.59 | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 37.76 | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 39.05 | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 40.5 | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 41.82 | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 42.84 | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 43.83 | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 44.98 | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 46.26 | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 47.9 | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 50.19 | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 53.1 | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 55.82 | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 58.19 | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 61.23 | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 65.53 | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 69.92 | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 74.48 | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 79.18 | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 82.33 | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 83.03 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 82.56 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 82.37 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 82.18 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 82.31 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 83.15 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 84.36 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 85.41 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 86.41 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 87.6 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 89.21 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 91.18 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 93.48 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 96.27 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 99.68 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 103.72 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 107.77 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 112.98 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 120.33 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 128.58 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 135.79 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 141.9 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 146.95 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 150.85 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 155.42 | +3.0% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 155.42 is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.95, 10.4× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Chile's 155.42 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18.69, 8.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15.95 | 13.82 | 19.09 | 10 |
| 1960s | 23.29 | 19.88 | 26.04 | 10 |
| 1970s | 31.09 | 26.57 | 36.59 | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.51 | 37.76 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 68.28 | 53.1 | 83.03 | 10 |
| 2000s | 84.56 | 82.18 | 89.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 108.98 | 91.18 | 135.79 | 10 |
| 2020s | 148.78 | 141.9 | 155.42 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More population data for Chile
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- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5123 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 411,277 people (2100)
- Population density 18.06 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Chile?
- Total population by age in Chile was 155.42 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 155.42 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.82 in 1950.
- How does Chile rank for total population by age?
- Chile ranks 43rd out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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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