Population in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean: Population was 545,976 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Latin America and the Caribbean is 545,976, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 545,976 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 280,180, in 1990.
That places Latin America and the Caribbean 29th out of 91 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population in Latin America and the Caribbean, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 280,180 | — |
| 1991 | 287,095 | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 294,077 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 301,119 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 308,190 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 315,351 | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 322,590 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 329,924 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 337,372 | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 344,852 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 352,243 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 359,558 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 366,848 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 374,115 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 381,377 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 388,645 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 395,912 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 403,178 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 410,429 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 417,630 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 424,743 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 431,812 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 438,844 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 445,831 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 452,740 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 459,512 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 466,189 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 472,677 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 478,934 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 485,016 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 490,654 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 495,621 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 500,796 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 506,634 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 512,587 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 518,454 | +1.1% |
| 2026 | 524,205 | +1.1% |
| 2027 | 529,844 | +1.1% |
| 2028 | 535,350 | +1.0% |
| 2029 | 540,737 | +1.0% |
| 2030 | 545,976 | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 312,075 | 280,180 | 344,852 | 10 |
| 2000s | 384,994 | 352,243 | 417,630 | 10 |
| 2010s | 455,630 | 424,743 | 485,016 | 10 |
| 2020s | 515,488 | 490,654 | 540,737 | 10 |
| 2030s | 545,976 | 545,976 | 545,976 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean
More gender data for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 139,807 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.09 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 545,976 (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 37.47 (2027)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,520 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 36.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 19.9% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 25.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 19.7% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 39.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Population in Latin America and the Caribbean was 545,976 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 545,976 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 280,180 in 1990.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for population?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 29th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.