South America population
442,831,646
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.57%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of South America is 442,831,646, growing at an annual rate of 0.57%. That works out to a net change of approximately 6,833 people per day or 284 per hour.
The population change in South America is driven by three components: approximately 5,604,510 births per year and 3,009,247 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.57% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 1.69 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of South America would decline over the long term without net immigration.
The current population of South America is approximately 442,831,646, growing at 0.57% per year.
By approximately 6,833 people per day, or 284 per hour.
Yes. With approximately 5,604,510 births and 3,009,247 deaths per year, South America has a natural population increase of about 2,595,263 people annually.