Rank #84 by World Population
🇭🇳Honduras
Honduras has a population of 10,644,851, ranking #84 in the world. The capital is Tegucigalpa. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Lower middle income
10,644,851
Population
#84
World Rank
72.9
Life Expectancy
$3,227
GDP Per Capita
Honduras, #84 by world population
Honduras Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Honduras had a population of 2,062,060 in 1960 and 10,825,703 in 2024, a 5.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 10,825,703 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.63%.
10,825,703
Population (2024)
2,062,060
Population (1960)
10,825,703
Peak (2024)
2.63%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,062,060 |
| 1961 | 2,121,242 |
| 1962 | 2,182,064 |
| 1963 | 2,244,878 |
| 1964 | 2,309,855 |
| 1965 | 2,377,157 |
| 1966 | 2,446,751 |
| 1967 | 2,518,648 |
| 1968 | 2,593,057 |
| 1969 | 2,670,289 |
| 1970 | 2,750,715 |
| 1971 | 2,834,616 |
| 1972 | 2,922,064 |
| 1973 | 3,011,459 |
| 1974 | 3,099,836 |
| 1975 | 3,193,234 |
| 1976 | 3,294,457 |
| 1977 | 3,398,655 |
| 1978 | 3,505,463 |
| 1979 | 3,614,981 |
| 1980 | 3,727,173 |
| 1981 | 3,841,778 |
| 1982 | 3,958,728 |
| 1983 | 4,078,174 |
| 1984 | 4,199,850 |
| 1985 | 4,323,342 |
| 1986 | 4,448,899 |
| 1987 | 4,576,910 |
| 1988 | 4,707,677 |
| 1989 | 4,841,838 |
| 1990 | 4,980,488 |
| 1991 | 5,123,792 |
| 1992 | 5,271,431 |
| 1993 | 5,423,249 |
| 1994 | 5,579,242 |
| 1995 | 5,739,637 |
| 1996 | 5,903,954 |
| 1997 | 6,071,454 |
| 1998 | 6,234,431 |
| 1999 | 6,400,463 |
| 2000 | 6,577,773 |
| 2001 | 6,757,993 |
| 2002 | 6,938,859 |
| 2003 | 7,119,213 |
| 2004 | 7,298,994 |
| 2005 | 7,478,355 |
| 2006 | 7,656,832 |
| 2007 | 7,834,798 |
| 2008 | 8,012,587 |
| 2009 | 8,189,899 |
| 2010 | 8,365,878 |
| 2011 | 8,540,583 |
| 2012 | 8,715,076 |
| 2013 | 8,889,278 |
| 2014 | 9,063,122 |
| 2015 | 9,237,305 |
| 2016 | 9,412,380 |
| 2017 | 9,588,137 |
| 2018 | 9,765,210 |
| 2019 | 9,943,633 |
| 2020 | 10,119,640 |
| 2021 | 10,289,877 |
| 2022 | 10,463,872 |
| 2023 | 10,644,851 |
| 2024 | 10,825,703 |
Demographics
| Population | 10,644,851 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.71% |
| Urban Population | 58.3% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.50 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 13.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 87.1% |
Economy & Trade
$3,227
GDP Per Capita
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
46.8
Gini Index (inequality)
98.8%
Trade (% of GDP)
669,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
7.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
4.5%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
87.1%
Literacy Rate
13.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
95.6%
Electricity Access
56.9%
Internet Users
73
Mobile Subs per 100
95.1
People per km2
-5,044
Net Migration
Environment
56.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
Honduras in global context
Honduras is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Honduras has a population of 10,644,851, ranking #84 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.71%.
Life expectancy in Honduras is 72.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 13.2 per 1,000 live births.
Honduras's GDP per capita is $3,227. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
58.3% of Honduras's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 95.1 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Honduras is 87.1%. The country spends 4.5% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.