In 2023, Brazil ranked first by total population among the 24 territories presented in the ranking. Brazil's total population amounted to 211.14 million people, while Mexico and Colombia, the second and third territories, had records amounting to 129.74 million people and 52.32 million people, respectively.

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.

In 2023, Brazil ranked first by total population among the 21 countries presented in the ranking. Brazil's total population amounted to ************** people, while Mexico and Colombia, the second and third countries, had records amounting to ************** people and ************* people, respectively.

The average for 2024 based on 12 countries was 50.48 percent. The highest value was in Uruguay: 51.5 percent and the lowest value was in Paraguay: 49.86 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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.

This dataset provides values for POPULATION reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The average for 2024 based on 12 countries was 75.73 percent. The highest value was in Uruguay: 95.85 percent and the lowest value was in Guyana: 27.32 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2025, approximately 23 million people lived in the São Paulo metropolitan area, making it the biggest in Latin America and the Caribbean and the sixth most populated in the world. The homonymous state of São Paulo was also the most populous federal entity in the country. The second place for the region was Mexico City with 22.75 million inhabitants. Brazil's cities Brazil is home to two large metropolises, only counting the population within the city limits, São Paulo had approximately 11.45 million inhabitants, and Rio de Janeiro around 6.21 million inhabitants. It also contains a number of smaller, but well known cities such as Brasília, Salvador, Belo Horizonte and many others, which report between 2 and 3 million inhabitants each. As a result, the country's population is primarily urban, with nearly 88 percent of inhabitants living in cities. Mexico City Mexico City's metropolitan area ranks sevenths in the ranking of most populated cities in the world. Founded over the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan in 1521 after the Spanish conquest as the capital of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, the city still stands as one of the most important in Latin America. Nevertheless, the preeminent economic, political, and cultural position of Mexico City has not prevented the metropolis from suffering the problems affecting the rest of the country, namely, inequality and violence. Only in 2023, the city registered a crime incidence of 52,723 reported cases for every 100,000 inhabitants and around 24 percent of the population lived under the poverty line.

Based on land area, Brazil is the largest country in Latin America by far, with a total area of over 8.5 million square kilometers. Argentina follows with almost 2.8 million square kilometers. Cuba, whose surface area extends over almost 111,000 square kilometers, is the Caribbean country with the largest territory.

Brazil: a country with a lot to offer

Brazil's borders reach nearly half of the South American subcontinent, making it the fifth-largest country in the world and the third-largest country in the Western Hemisphere. Along with its landmass, Brazil also boasts the largest population and economy in the region. Although Brasília is the capital, the most significant portion of the country's population is concentrated along its coastline in the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

South America: a region of extreme geographic variation

With the Andes mountain range in the West, the Amazon Rainforest in the East, the Equator in the North, and Cape Horn as the Southern-most continental tip, South America has some of the most diverse climatic and ecological terrains in the world. At its core, its biodiversity can largely be attributed to the Amazon, the world's largest tropical rainforest, and the Amazon river, the world's largest river. However, with this incredible wealth of ecology also comes great responsibility. In the past decade, roughly 80,000 square kilometers of the Brazilian Amazon were destroyed. And, as of late 2019, there were at least 1,000 threatened species in Brazil alone.

In 2022, Haiti ranked first by population density among the 21 countries presented in the ranking. Haiti's population density amounted to ****** people, while El Salvador and the Dominican Republic, the second and third countries, had records amounting to ****** people and ****** people, respectively.

The statistic shows the largest countries in South America, based on land area. Brazil is the largest country by far, with a total area of over 8.5 million square kilometers, followed by Argentina, with almost 2.8 million square kilometers.

The average for 2024 based on 20 countries was 50.68 percent. The highest value was in Puerto Rico: 52.92 percent and the lowest value was in Honduras: 49.66 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The following data set is information obtained about counties in the United States from 2010 through 2019 through the United States Census Bureau. Information described in the data includes the age distributions, the education levels, employment statistics, ethnicity percents, houseold information, income, and other miscellneous statistics. (Values are denoted as -1, if the data is not available)

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Key	List of...	Comment	Example Value
County	String	County name	"Abbeville County"
State	String	State name	"SC"
Age.Percent 65 and Older	Float	Estimated percentage of population whose ages are equal or greater than 65 years old are produced for the United States states and counties as well as for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its municipios (county-equivalents for Puerto Rico).	22.4
Age.Percent Under 18 Years	Float	Estimated percentage of population whose ages are under 18 years old are produced for the United States states and counties as well as for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its municipios (county-equivalents for Puerto Rico).	19.8
Age.Percent Under 5 Years	Float	Estimated percentage of population whose ages are under 5 years old are produced for the United States states and counties as well as for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its municipios (county-equivalents for Puerto Rico).	4.7
Education.Bachelor's Degree or Higher	Float	Percentage for the people who attended college but did not receive a degree and people who received an associate's bachelor's master's or professional or doctorate degree. These data include only persons 25 years old and over. The percentages are obtained by dividing the counts of graduates by the total number of persons 25 years old and over. Tha data is collected from 2015 to 2019.	15.6
Education.High School or Higher	Float	Percentage of people whose highest degree was a high school diploma or its equivalent people who attended college but did not receive a degree and people who received an associate's bachelor's master's or professional or doctorate degree. These data include only persons 25 years old and over. The percentages are obtained by dividing the counts of graduates by the total number of persons 25 years old and over. Tha data is collected from 2015 to 2019	81.7
Employment.Nonemployer Establishments	Integer	An establishment is a single physical location at which business is conducted or where services or industrial operations are performed. It is not necessarily identical with a company or enterprise which may consist of one establishment or more. The data was collected from 2018.	1416
Ethnicities.American Indian and Alaska Native Alone	Float	Estimated percentage of population having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. This category includes people who indicate their race as "American Indian or Alaska Native" or report entries such as Navajo Blackfeet Inupiat Yup'ik or Central American Indian groups or South American Indian groups.	0.3
Ethnicities.Asian Alone	Float	Estimated percentage of population having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East Southeast Asia or the Indian subcontinent including for example Cambodia China India Japan Korea Malaysia Pakistan the Philippine Islands Thailand and Vietnam. This includes people who reported detailed Asian responses such as: "Asian Indian " "Chinese " "Filipino " "Korean " "Japanese " "Vietnamese " and "Other Asian" or provide other detailed Asian responses.	0.4
Ethnicities.Black Alone	Float	Estimated percentage of population having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. It includes people who indicate their race as "Black or African American " or report entries such as African American Kenyan Nigerian or Haitian.	27.6
Ethnicities.Hispanic or Latino	Float

Among selected Latin American countries in 2021, Guatemala had the highest share of population that identify themselves as indigenous with over 43.5 percent. Bolivia followed with 41 percent of the total inhabitants. Colombia and Ecuador ranked as the Latin American countries with the highest share of indigenous people living in poverty.

The below dataset shows the top 800 biggest cities in the world and their populations in the year 2024. It also tells us which country and continent each city is in, and their rank based on population size. Here are the top ten cities:

• Tokyo, Japan - in Asia, with 37,115,035 people.
• Delhi, India - in Asia, with 33,807,403 people.
• Shanghai, China - in Asia, with 29,867,918 people.
• Dhaka, Bangladesh - in Asia, with 23,935,652 people.
• Sao Paulo, Brazil - in South America, with 22,806,704 people.
• Cairo, Egypt - in Africa, with 22,623,874 people.
• Mexico City, Mexico - in North America, with 22,505,315 people.
• Beijing, China - in Asia, with 22,189,082 people.
• Mumbai, India - in Asia, with 21,673,149 people.
• Osaka, Japan - in Asia, with 18,967,459 people.

The average for 2023 based on 12 countries was 5.5 percent. The highest value was in Argentina: 14.8 percent and the lowest value was in Suriname: 0.3 percent. The indicator is available from 1961 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

As of February 2025, more than ** percent of the population of Uruguay was on social media. On the other hand, approximately ** percent of Haitians used social networking platforms. Among the largest Latin American markets, Brazil had the lowest social media penetration rate at **** percent, just below Colombia and Argentina. Online networking among Chilean young adults intensifies Young adults are the primary audience of social media in Chile. Nearly half of all Facebook users in the South American country were between 18 and 34 years old. The same age group accounted for almost ** percent of Chilean users of LinkedIn. This generation has also been devoting more of its time to this type of online activity. Obstacles for the expansion of social media in Brazil A handful of issues still set part of Latin America's online population apart from social networks. Despite having the biggest social media audiences in Latin America, countries like Brazil and Mexico still struggled to provide internet access to their populations, thus hindering social media penetration rates.

The South American health and fitness industry, currently valued at $4.63 billion in 2025, is poised for robust growth, projected to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.26% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key drivers. Rising health consciousness among the burgeoning middle class is a significant factor, leading to increased demand for fitness services and memberships. The growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases like obesity and diabetes is further incentivizing individuals to prioritize physical well-being. Additionally, the increasing availability of diverse fitness options, from traditional gyms to specialized studios and online platforms, caters to evolving consumer preferences and expands market accessibility. Technological advancements, such as fitness tracking apps and virtual training programs, are also contributing to market growth by enhancing convenience and personalization. Competition is fierce, with established players like Anytime Fitness, Bio Ritmo, and Gold's Gym vying for market share alongside local chains and independent studios. While market growth is promising, challenges remain. Economic instability in certain South American nations can impact consumer spending on discretionary items like fitness memberships. Furthermore, maintaining affordability and accessibility across different socioeconomic groups is crucial for sustained market expansion. The market is segmented by service type (membership fees, admission fees, personal training) and geography (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and the Rest of South America). Brazil is expected to dominate the market, given its larger population and more developed fitness infrastructure compared to other South American nations. The geographic segmentation reveals significant market potential within Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia. Brazil, possessing the largest population and a more established fitness infrastructure, is likely to command the largest market share. Argentina and Colombia follow closely, exhibiting strong growth potential due to increasing health awareness and rising disposable incomes. The "Rest of South America" segment, while smaller, offers untapped opportunities for expansion as fitness trends gain traction in these regions. Competitive analysis reveals a mix of international and regional players. International brands leverage established reputations and standardized offerings, while local gyms benefit from community engagement and localized pricing strategies. The future of the South American health and fitness market is bright, contingent upon addressing affordability, economic fluctuations, and continually innovating to meet the evolving needs and preferences of a diverse consumer base. Further research into specific regional market dynamics and competitive landscapes within each country will be crucial for strategic market entry and success. Notable trends are: Increasing Inclination toward Health Clubs for Fitness.

The current US Census Bureau world population estimate in June 2019 shows that the current global population is 7,577,130,400 people on earth, which far exceeds the world population of 7.2 billion from 2015. Our own estimate based on UN data shows the world's population surpassing 7.7 billion.

China is the most populous country in the world with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. It is one of just two countries with a population of more than 1 billion, with India being the second. As of 2018, India has a population of over 1.355 billion people, and its population growth is expected to continue through at least 2050. By the year 2030, the country of India is expected to become the most populous country in the world. This is because India’s population will grow, while China is projected to see a loss in population.

The next 11 countries that are the most populous in the world each have populations exceeding 100 million. These include the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Japan, Ethiopia, and the Philippines. Of these nations, all are expected to continue to grow except Russia and Japan, which will see their populations drop by 2030 before falling again significantly by 2050.

Many other nations have populations of at least one million, while there are also countries that have just thousands. The smallest population in the world can be found in Vatican City, where only 801 people reside.

In 2018, the world’s population growth rate was 1.12%. Every five years since the 1970s, the population growth rate has continued to fall. The world’s population is expected to continue to grow larger but at a much slower pace. By 2030, the population will exceed 8 billion. In 2040, this number will grow to more than 9 billion. In 2055, the number will rise to over 10 billion, and another billion people won’t be added until near the end of the century. The current annual population growth estimates from the United Nations are in the millions - estimating that over 80 million new lives are added each year.

This population growth will be significantly impacted by nine specific countries which are situated to contribute to the population growth more quickly than other nations. These nations include the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the United States of America. Particularly of interest, India is on track to overtake China's position as the most populous country by the year 2030. Additionally, multiple nations within Africa are expected to double their populations before fertility rates begin to slow entirely.

Global life expectancy has also improved in recent years, increasing the overall population life expectancy at birth to just over 70 years of age. The projected global life expectancy is only expected to continue to improve - reaching nearly 77 years of age by the year 2050. Significant factors impacting the data on life expectancy include the projections of the ability to reduce AIDS/HIV impact, as well as reducing the rates of infectious and non-communicable diseases.

Population aging has a massive impact on the ability of the population to maintain what is called a support ratio. One key finding from 2017 is that the majority of the world is going to face considerable growth in the 60 plus age bracket. This will put enormous strain on the younger age groups as the elderly population is becoming so vast without the number of births to maintain a healthy support ratio.

Although the number given above seems very precise, it is important to remember that it is just an estimate. It simply isn't possible to be sure exactly how many people there are on the earth at any one time, and there are conflicting estimates of the global population in 2016.

Some, including the UN, believe that a population of 7 billion was reached in October 2011. Others, including the US Census Bureau and World Bank, believe that the total population of the world reached 7 billion in 2012, around March or April.

Columns	Description
CCA3	3 Digit Country/Territories Code
Name	Name of the Country/Territories
2022	Population of the Country/Territories in the year 2022.
2020	Population of the Country/Territories in the year 2020.
2015	Population of the Country/Territories in the year 2015.
2010	Population of the Country/Territories in the year 2010.
2000	Population of the Country/Territories in the year 2000.
1990	Population of the Country/Territories in the year 1990.
1980	Population of the Country/Territories in the year 1980.
1970	Population of the Country/Territories in the year 1970.
Area (km²)	Area size of the Country/Territories in square kilometer.
Density (per km²)	Population Density per square kilometer.
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The average for 2019 based on 12 countries was 11.65 suicides per 100,000 people. The highest value was in Guyana: 40.3 suicides per 100,000 people and the lowest value was in Venezuela: 2.1 suicides per 100,000 people. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2019. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.