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Central America Population Ranking 2020

The 8 Central America economies ranked by population. Combined: 176.8M — about 2.3% of world population. Mexico is the most populous at 126.8M.

Source: World BankMembers: 8Central America total: 176.8MShare: 2.3% world
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176.8M
Central America combined population
2.3%
of world population
8
member economies

Share within Central America

Each member's share of the bloc's total population.

Mexico
71.7%
Guatemala
9.8%
Honduras
5.7%
Nicaragua
3.7%
El Salvador
3.5%
Costa Rica
2.8%
Panama
2.4%
Belize
0.2%

Central America ranking — all members

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FAQ

Which Central America country has the highest population?

Mexico has the highest population in Central America at 126.8M.

What is the total population of Central America?

The combined population of Central America members is 176.8M in 2020 — about 2.3% of world.

Can I download Central America population data?

Yes — all member countries are available as Excel and CSV.

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