Chile Population Pyramid (2026)
Chile has a population of 19,945,849 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 66th-largest population in the world and 0.24% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 16.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 15.1%, with 98.8 males for every 100 females.
Chile Demographics
Chile has 19.9 million people in 2026, up 102.6% from 9.8 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 34,143 (UN projection for 2026).
Under-15 share 16.1% — the 46th-lowest of 194 countries.
Median age 37.4 — the 58th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Millennials — 25.3% (5,047,706)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Chile's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Chile has 98.8 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 117,219 (0.6% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:9,914,315
- Percentage:49.7%
Female Statistics
- Population:10,031,534
- Percentage:50.3%
- Ratio Format:1:1.012
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Chile indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 169,096 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 176,463 | 9.1 | 1.18 | estimate |
| 2022 | 189,124 | 9.7 | 1.25 | estimate |
| 2023 | 176,196 | 9.0 | 1.17 | estimate |
| 2024 | 172,406 | 8.7 | 1.14 | projection |
| 2025 | 170,383 | 8.6 | 1.13 | projection |
| 2026 | 169,096 | 8.5 | 1.12 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (169,096 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Chile's median age is 37.4 years
Half the population is younger than 37.4 years, half is older — indicating a middle-aged society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 892,385 | 4.5% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 1,084,535 | 5.4% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 1,239,246 | 6.2% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 1,235,436 | 6.2% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 1,265,782 | 6.3% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 1,477,448 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 1,641,618 | 8.2% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 1,632,478 | 8.2% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 1,474,468 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 1,360,245 | 6.8% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 1,291,820 | 6.5% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 1,229,045 | 6.2% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 1,118,672 | 5.6% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 965,237 | 4.8% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 775,240 | 3.9% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 567,034 | 2.8% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 345,877 | 1.7% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 201,100 | 1.0% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 102,796 | 0.5% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 37,827 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 100+ | 7,561 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.12 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (8.5 vs 6.8 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Chile Total Fertility Rate: 1.12 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.18 | 9.1 | |
| 2022 | 1.25 | 9.7 | ↑0.07 |
| 2023 | 1.17 | 9.0 | ↓0.08 |
| 2024 | 1.14 | 8.7 | ↓0.03 |
| 2025 | 1.13 | 8.6 | ↓0.01 |
| 2026 | 1.12 | 8.5 | ↓0.01 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.13
Chile's total fertility rate is 1.12 children per woman in 2026 (very low (lowest-low) fertility), below the replacement level of 2.1. Chile ranks 188 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −76.9% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Chile's population has increased by 200.9%.
The median age has increased from 19.4 in 1950 to 37.4 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Chile's Demographics
Chile has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 16.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 15.1%.
The largest five-year age band is 30–34, at 8.2% of the population, compared with 4.5% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Chile's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Chile's working-age share peaked in 2019 at 69.0% and is 68.8% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Chile is in a period of very low (lowest-low) fertility, with a total fertility rate of 1.12 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Chile's median age changed by +3.8 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 19,945,849 |
| Male Population | 9,914,315(49.7%) |
| Female Population | 10,031,534(50.3%) |
| Median Age | 37.4 years |
| Sex Ratio | 98.8 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 3,216,166(16.1%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 13,727,011(68.8%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 3,002,672(15.1%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 45.3 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 23.4 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 21.9 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Chile
How long the average person in Chile is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Chile is projected to grow to 20.3 million people by 2050 (+1.9% from 2026).
The median age rises from 37.4 in 2026 to 48.9 by 2050.
Chile's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 16.9%, growing from 9.8 million in 1970 to 11.5 million by 1980
The median age increased by 2.3 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 4.6 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 0.8 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 9.8M to 11.5M
- • Growth rate of 16.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 19.7 to 22.0 years (+2.3y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.8 points; under-15 share by −4.6 points
How Does Chile Compare to Its Neighbors?
Chile has an older population than Argentina, Peru, Bolivia. Chile has a smaller population than Argentina, Peru.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chile
How does Chile rank globally by population?
Chile ranks 66th in the world by population with 19.9 million people as of 2026, representing 0.24% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Chile's age structure reveal about its development?
Chile's age structure — 16.1% under 15, 68.8% working-age (15–64) and 15.1% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 37.4 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Chile?
Chile has 45.3 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Chile experiencing a demographic dividend?
Chile has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Chile's working-age share peaked in 2019 at 69.0% and is 68.8% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Chile's population?
Chile has more females than males, with 98.8 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Chile Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/chile
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