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South America Population Ranking 2018

The 12 South America economies ranked by population. Combined: 420.2M — about 5.5% of world population. Brazil is the most populous at 206.1M.

Source: World BankMembers: 12South America total: 420.2MShare: 5.5% world
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420.2M
South America combined population
5.5%
of world population
12
member economies

Share within South America

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

Brazil
49.1%
Colombia
11.7%
Argentina
10.6%
Peru
7.6%
Venezuela, RB
7.1%
Chile
4.5%
Ecuador
4.1%
Bolivia
2.7%
Paraguay
1.5%
Uruguay
0.8%
Guyana
0.2%
Suriname
0.1%

South America ranking — all members

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FAQ

Which South America country has the highest population?

Brazil has the highest population in South America at 206.1M.

What is the total population of South America?

The combined population of South America members is 420.2M in 2018 — about 5.5% of world.

Can I download South America population data?

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

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