In 2024, it was estimated that approximately 662 million people lived in Latin America and the Caribbean. Brazil is the most populated country in the region, with an estimated 211.999 million inhabitants in that year, followed by Mexico with more than 130.861 million.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean (SPPOPGROWLAC) from 1961 to 2024 about Caribbean Economies, Latin America, population, and rate.

As of 2025, Barbados was the most densely populated country in Latin America and the Caribbean, with approximately 657.16 people per square kilometer. In that same year, Argentina's population density was estimated at approximately 16.75 people per square kilometer.

The total population in Latin America & the Caribbean saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around 662.19 million inhabitants. Still, the total population reached its highest value in the observed period in 2024. The total population of a country refers to the de facto number of people residing in a country, regardless of citizenship or legal status.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean (SPPOPTOTLLAC) from 1960 to 2024 about Caribbean Economies, Latin America, and population.

The average for 2021 based on 12 countries was 25 people per square km. The highest value was in Ecuador: 72 people per square km and the lowest value was in Guyana: 4 people per square km. The indicator is available from 1961 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The Latin America and the Caribbean Population Time Series data set provides total population estimates using spatially consistent and comparable Units for Latin American municipalities or equivalent administrative Units for the years 1990 and 2000. The data set consists of two vector polygon layers: one layer displays population estimates for subnational administrative Units in 1990 and 2000, including population counts, density, and percent change, at the municipality level or equivalent (level 2); a second layer summarizes this information at the country level (level 0).

Population Growth for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean was 0.72190 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Growth for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean reached a record high of 2.81451 in January of 1960 and a record low of 0.64510 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Growth for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Refugee Population by Country or Territory of Asylum for Latin America and Caribbean (SMPOPREFGLCN) from 1990 to 2023 about refugee, Caribbean Economies, Latin America, World, and population.

The average for 2023 based on 20 countries was 0.87 percent. The highest value was in Venezuela: 1.88 percent and the lowest value was in Puerto Rico: -0.45 percent. The indicator is available from 1961 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Historical dataset showing total population for Latin America & Caribbean by year from 1960 to 2023.

Venezuela and Brazil were among the Latin American countries with the highest percentage of population with a bank account. In 2021, it was found that ** percent of Venezuelans had an account at a bank or other type of financial institution, whereas in Brazil that share also amounted to ** percent.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 15 to 64 for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean (SPPOP1564TOZSLAC) from 1960 to 2024 about Caribbean Economies, Latin America, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Population, Total for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean was 594995068.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population, Total for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean reached a record high of 595242966.00000 in January of 2020 and a record low of 197123485.00000 in January of 1960. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population, Total for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean (SPPOP65UPTOZSLAC) from 1960 to 2024 about Caribbean Economies, Latin America, 65-years +, and population.

The population of Latin America and the Caribbean increased from 175 million in 1950 to 515 million in 2000. Where did this growth occur? What is the magnitude of change in different places? How can we visualize the geographic dimensions of population change in Latin America and the Caribbean? We compiled census and other public domain information to analyze both temporal and geographic changes in population in the region. Our database includes population totals for over 18,300 administrative districts within Latin America and the Caribbean. Tabular census data was linked to an administrative division map of the region and handled in a geographic information system. We transformed vector population maps to raster surfaces to make the digital maps comparable with other commonly available geographic information. Validation and error-checking analyses were carried out to compare the database with other sources of population information. The digital population maps created in this project have been put in the public domain and can be downloaded from our website. The Latin America and Caribbean map is part of a larger multi-institutional effort to map population in developing countries. This is the third version of the Latin American and Caribbean population database and it contains new data from the 2000 round of censuses and new and improved accessibility surfaces for creating the raster maps.

This horizontal bar chart displays urban population (people) by country full name using the aggregation sum in South America. The data is about countries per year.

The Latin America and the Caribbean Population Time Series data set provides total population estimates using spatially consistent and comparable Units for Latin American municipalities or equivalent administrative Units for the years 1990 and 2000. The data set consists of two vector polygon layers: one layer displays population estimates for subnational administrative Units in 1990 and 2000, including population counts, density, and percent change, at the municipality level or equivalent (level 2); a second layer summarizes this information at the country level (level 0).

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean (SLEMPTOTLSPZSLAC) from 1991 to 2024 about Caribbean Economies, Latin America, employment-population ratio, population, and employment.

Population Ages 15 to 64 for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean was 67.74124 % of Total in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Ages 15 to 64 for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean reached a record high of 67.74124 in January of 2023 and a record low of 52.97665 in January of 1966. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Ages 15 to 64 for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.