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North America Population 2026

North America is home to 613,108,141 people across 38 countries and territories, about 7.4% of everyone alive. Rates below are weighted by country population rather than averaged flat, so small states do not count the same as large ones.

Total population
613.1M
613,108,141
Growth rate
+0.67%
Population-weighted
Density
29/km²
21M km² total land area
Major cities
23
Largest: Mexico City
Median age
35.3 years
Population-weighted
Life expectancy
77.5 years
Population-weighted
Fertility rate
1.73
Births per woman, weighted
GDP per capita
$58,512
Population-weighted

Largest Countries in North America

By total population.

  1. United States341.8M
  2. Mexico131.9M
  3. Canada41.7M
  4. Guatemala18.7M
  5. Haiti11.9M
  6. Dominican Republic11.5M
  7. Honduras11M
  8. Cuba10.9M
  9. Nicaragua7.01M
  10. El Salvador6.37M
Ten largest countries in North America by population
NamePopulation
United States341.8M
Mexico131.9M
Canada41.7M
Guatemala18.7M
Haiti11.9M
Dominican Republic11.5M
Honduras11M
Cuba10.9M
Nicaragua7.01M
El Salvador6.37M

Population Distribution

How North America's population splits between its largest countries.

North America total: 613.1M

Population distribution across North America
NameValueShare
United States341.8M55.7%
Mexico131.9M21.5%
Canada41.7M6.8%
Guatemala18.7M3.0%
Haiti11.9M1.9%
Other 33 countries67.1M10.9%

Fastest Growing Countries

Highest annual population growth in North America.

  1. Cayman Islands+1.85%
  2. Anguilla+1.74%
  3. Honduras+1.65%
  4. Caribbean Netherlands+1.64%
  5. Guatemala+1.52%
  6. Belize+1.39%
  7. Sint Maarten+1.31%
  8. Nicaragua+1.31%
  9. Panama+1.22%
  10. Haiti+1.13%
Fastest growing countries in North America
NameAnnual growth
Cayman Islands+1.85%
Anguilla+1.74%
Honduras+1.65%
Caribbean Netherlands+1.64%
Guatemala+1.52%
Belize+1.39%
Sint Maarten+1.31%
Nicaragua+1.31%
Panama+1.22%
Haiti+1.13%

All Countries in North America

38 countries and territories, largest first.

Major Cities in North America

23 metropolitan areas in our dataset.

North America Population FAQ

What is the population of North America in 2026?

North America has about 613,108,141 people across 38 countries and territories, roughly 7.4% of the world total.

Which is the largest country in North America by population?

United States, with 341,784,857 people.

What is the largest city in North America?

Mexico City, Mexico, with a metro population of about 22.3M.

How fast is North America's population growing?

North America's population is changing by +0.67% a year, weighted by country population. The median age across the continent is 35.3 years.

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