Largest population
United States has 349,035,494 people in the 2026 medium projection.
Northern America population pyramid 2026
389,628,823 people in 2026 (projected), a region with 5 country and area profiles in our directory.
- 2026 population
- 389.6Mmedium projection
- Median age
- 38.9 years
- Under age 15
- 16.7%
- Age 65+
- 19.0%
Northern America population pyramid
2026 · Share of total by five-year age group and sex
Medium projection
Northern America population pyramid for 2026: males on the left and females on the right
100+
95–99
90–94
85–89
80–84
75–79
70–74
65–69
60–64
55–59
50–54
45–49
40–44
35–39
30–34
25–29
20–24
15–19
10–14
5–9
0–4
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Estimate or projection?
The UN series provides historical estimates through 2023. Figures from 2024 onward—including 2026—are medium-scenario projections, not counts or predictions guaranteed to occur.
Northern America age structure
In 2026, children under 15 make up 16.7% of Northern America’s projected population, compared with 19.0% aged 65 or older. The conventional working-age group, 15–64, accounts for 64.3%.
By 2050, the medium scenario places the population at 426,579,885—a 9% increase from 2026. The 65+ share is projected to reach 23.4%.
Births, deaths, and migration in Northern America
The region is projected to record 4,035,819 births and 3,468,873 deaths in 2026, a natural increase of 566,946, with net migration of +1,468,984. Deaths are projected to exceed births from 2040. Between 2000 and 2023, cumulative net migration was +40,601,262.
Annual values; dashed lines after 2023 are the UN medium projection.
Mid-year population for every year; the medium scenario reaches 426.6M in 2050.
Demographic contrasts within Northern America
A regional pyramid is an aggregate, not a description of every country. The profiles within Northern America range from a median age of 35.5 years in Greenland to 47.6 years in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Those age structures imply different balances of schools, working-age cohorts, and older-age services.
Youngest median age
Greenland has a median age of 35.5 years and 20.6% under 15.
Fastest 2026 growth
Canada has projected annual growth of +0.8%.
Countries and areas in Northern America
| Rank | Country or area | 2026 population | Median age | Under 15 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 349,035,494 | 38.7 | 16.9% | 18.8% |
| 2 | Canada | 40,467,728 | 40.8 | 14.9% | 20.7% |
| 3 | Bermuda | 64,459 | 46.4 | 13.1% | 23.5% |
| 4 | Greenland | 55,629 | 35.5 | 20.6% | 12.3% |
| 5 | Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 5,513 | 47.6 | 12.3% | 21.4% |
Source and interpretation
Regional age groups and totals come directly from the UN WPP 2024 medium series. Country groupings follow the UN M49 regions and subregions used in the source; territories and statistical areas may appear separately. Projection results depend on future fertility, mortality, and migration assumptions.
Questions about Northern America
What is the population of Northern America in 2026?
The UN WPP 2024 medium scenario projects Northern America's 2026 population at 389,628,823.
Which is the most populous country or area in Northern America?
United States is the largest profile in this regional directory, with a projected 2026 population of 349,035,494.
Is Northern America's population projected to grow by 2050?
The medium scenario shows a 9.5% increase between 2026 and 2050.