Total population by age in South America (UNSDG)
South America (UNSDG): Total population by age was 2,722 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total population by age in South America (UNSDG), 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, total population by age in South America (UNSDG) stood at 2,722. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in South America (UNSDG) peaked at 2,722 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 237.44, in 1950.
South America (UNSDG) ranks 56th 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 | 284.13 | 237.44 | 337.91 | 10 |
| 1960s | 404.45 | 348.24 | 471.46 | 10 |
| 1970s | 567.81 | 487.6 | 657.27 | 10 |
| 1980s | 772.18 | 681.2 | 860.32 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,072 | 893.53 | 1,246 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,415 | 1,272 | 1,595 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,954 | 1,646 | 2,359 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,587 | 2,465 | 2,722 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South America (UNSDG)
More population data for South America (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 3,971 (2100)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 14 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 14 (2025)
- New internal displacements 2.76 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 7.64 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 12.58 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in South America (UNSDG)?
- Total population by age in South America (UNSDG) was 2,722 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in South America (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 2,722 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in South America (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 237.44 in 1950.
- How does South America (UNSDG) rank for total population by age?
- South America (UNSDG) ranks 56th out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in South America (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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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