Latin America and the Caribbean Population Clock

Latin America and the Caribbean population

676,233,351

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.67%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Latin America and the Caribbean

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Latin America and the Caribbean is 676,233,351, growing at an annual rate of 0.67%. That works out to a net change of approximately 12,116 people per day or 504 per hour.

The population change in Latin America and the Caribbean is driven by three components: approximately 9,226,599 births per year and 4,493,269 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.67% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.78 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Latin America and the Caribbean would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Latin America and the Caribbean?

The current population of Latin America and the Caribbean is approximately 676,233,351, growing at 0.67% per year.

How fast is the population of Latin America and the Caribbean changing?

By approximately 12,116 people per day, or 504 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Latin America and the Caribbean?

Yes. With approximately 9,226,599 births and 4,493,269 deaths per year, Latin America and the Caribbean has a natural population increase of about 4,733,330 people annually.

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