Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in South America
South America: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate was 0.3248 % change on previous year in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
0.3248 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 6.3%
Rank
22nd
of 29 groups
All-time high
4.9 % change on previous year
in 1951
All-time low
0.3248 % change on previous year
in 2050
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in South America, 1951–2050
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South America recorded 0.3248 % change on previous year for population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in 2050. That is the lowest value across all 100 years on record.
The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and down 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in South America peaked at 4.9 % change on previous year in 1951 and was at its lowest, 0.3248 % change on previous year, in 2050.
That places South America 22nd out of 29 groups with data for 2050, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in South America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 4.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 4.87 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1953 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1954 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1955 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1956 | 4.66 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1957 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1958 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1959 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1960 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1961 | 4.44 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1962 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1964 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1965 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1966 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1967 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1968 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1970 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1971 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 3.52 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1977 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1981 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1993 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 2002 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 1 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 0.9743 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2025 | 0.9456 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2026 | 0.9171 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2027 | 0.8894 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2028 | 0.8612 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2029 | 0.8335 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2030 | 0.8057 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2031 | 0.7785 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2032 | 0.7518 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2033 | 0.7255 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2034 | 0.7 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2035 | 0.6744 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2036 | 0.6497 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2037 | 0.6248 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2038 | 0.6005 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2039 | 0.576 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2040 | 0.5522 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2041 | 0.5281 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2042 | 0.5053 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2043 | 0.4824 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2044 | 0.4589 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2045 | 0.4361 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2046 | 0.4132 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2047 | 0.3906 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2048 | 0.3686 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2049 | 0.3467 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2050 | 0.3248 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.72 % change on previous year | 4.57 % change on previous year | 4.9 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 4.23 % change on previous year | 3.87 % change on previous year | 4.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.56 % change on previous year | 3.41 % change on previous year | 3.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.1 % change on previous year | 2.77 % change on previous year | 3.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.42 % change on previous year | 2.19 % change on previous year | 2.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.66 % change on previous year | 1.42 % change on previous year | 2.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.27 % change on previous year | 1.13 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.962 % change on previous year | 0.8335 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.6887 % change on previous year | 0.576 % change on previous year | 0.8057 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.4482 % change on previous year | 0.3467 % change on previous year | 0.5522 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | 0.3248 % change on previous year | 0.3248 % change on previous year | 0.3248 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 19 Sudan 2.95 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Madagascar 2.93 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Sudan (former) 2.93 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Zimbabwe 2.81 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Angola 2.8 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Senegal 2.78 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Benin 2.72 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for South America
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 188,449 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 379,097 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6536 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6333 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6731 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 190,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 450,619 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 49,401 1000 No (2050)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 223,872 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in South America?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in South America was 0.3248 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 4.9 % change on previous year in 1951.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3248 % change on previous year in 2050.
- How does South America rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate?
- South America ranks 22nd out of 29 groups with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.