Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 545,976 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) 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, working-age population (un estimates and projections) 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.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 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)
- Population 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 working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Latin America and the Caribbean was 545,976 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 545,976 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) 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 working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 29th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) 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 Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). 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. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.