What is the population of Puerto Rico in 2026?
Puerto Rico has a population of 3,184,835 people (2025 estimate), which is 135th in the world and about 0.04% of the global total.
Officially Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Population 2025
3,184,835
0.04% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−0.55%
−17,644 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
361/km²
8,870 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
45.8 years
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Puerto Rico
With a population of 3,184,835, Puerto Rico ranks 133th globally and has experienced annual population decline of -0.6%. The territory spans 8,870 km² with a population density of 361 people per km², making it densely settled, though 94% of residents live in urban areas. San Juan serves as the capital.
Puerto Rico's demographics reflect an aging population, with a median age of 45.8 years and life expectancy of 81.9 years. The fertility rate stands at 0.9 births per woman, indicating below-replacement growth. The GDP per capita of $40,620 places the territory among higher-income jurisdictions. English and Spanish are spoken, and the United States dollar is the official currency, following the territory's establishment in 1898.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- San Juan
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- PR · PRI
- Demonym
- Puerto Rican
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD $)
- State inception
- 1898
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet TLD
- .pr
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Puerto Rico: Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for Puerto Rico: Infant Mortality, Health Spending.
Education
Not published for Puerto Rico: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Not published for Puerto Rico: CO₂ Emissions.
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Puerto Rico: Human Development Index.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Puerto Rico.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 11.6%
- Age 15–64
- 63.7%
- Age 65+
- 24.7%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 634 | 2,034 |
| 95-99 | 3,037 | 6,726 |
| 90-94 | 11,014 | 19,852 |
| 85-89 | 26,306 | 40,627 |
| 80-84 | 47,399 | 66,401 |
| 75-79 | 72,056 | 94,614 |
| 70-74 | 84,999 | 108,531 |
| 65-69 | 97,197 | 120,004 |
| 60-64 | 103,948 | 125,076 |
| 55-59 | 104,787 | 121,499 |
| 50-54 | 102,463 | 114,201 |
| 45-49 | 99,252 | 111,630 |
| 40-44 | 93,192 | 105,352 |
| 35-39 | 87,748 | 97,382 |
| 30-34 | 92,237 | 99,072 |
| 25-29 | 103,283 | 105,138 |
| 20-24 | 107,454 | 103,297 |
| 15-19 | 95,968 | 90,769 |
| 10-14 | 80,906 | 76,833 |
| 5-9 | 63,154 | 59,618 |
| 0-4 | 49,520 | 46,993 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,229,089 |
| 1960 | 2,363,917 |
| 1970 | 2,734,422 |
| 1980 | 3,213,680 |
| 1990 | 3,541,048 |
| 2000 | 3,809,866 |
| 2010 | 3,714,836 |
| 2020 | 3,275,805 |
| 2030 | 3,140,742 |
| 2040 | 2,853,785 |
| 2050 | 2,503,994 |
| 2060 | 2,143,639 |
| 2070 | 1,812,187 |
| 2080 | 1,517,758 |
| 2090 | 1,244,166 |
| 2100 | 995,625 |
How Puerto Rico Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Puerto Rico3.18M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Puerto Rico | 3.18M |
Puerto Rico Population FAQ
Is the population of Puerto Rico growing or shrinking?
Puerto Rico's population is shrinking at −0.55% per year, a change of roughly 17,644 people annually.
What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan.
How densely populated is Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has 361/km² across 8,870 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Puerto Rico?
Life expectancy at birth in Puerto Rico is 81.9 years (2024).
What is the median age in Puerto Rico?
The median age in Puerto Rico is 45.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico is in North America.