The population of Latin America is expected to grow steadily but at a slower rate in the coming decades. Fertility rates are projected to decrease, while life expectancy is predicted to increase. The economic crisis in the 1980s raised concerns about fertility declines, but the region is moving towards replacement level fertility. Most countries in Latin America are in a stage of demographic transition, with changes in fertility and mortality rates. By 2050, the population is estimated to reach 785 million, with fewer young people under 15 years old. These projections are based on past trends and the current stage of demographic transition in the region.