Rank #154 by World Population
🇵🇷Puerto Rico (US)
Puerto Rico (US) has a population of 3,203,792, ranking #154 in the world. The capital is San Juan. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: High income
3,203,792
Population
#154
World Rank
81.7
Life Expectancy
$36,981
GDP Per Capita
Puerto Rico (US), #154 by world population
Puerto Rico (US) Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Puerto Rico (US) had a population of 2,358,000 in 1960 and 3,203,295 in 2024, a 35.8% growth over 64 years. The peak was 3,826,878 in 2004. Average annual growth rate: 0.49%.
3,203,295
Population (2024)
2,358,000
Population (1960)
3,826,878
Peak (2004)
0.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,358,000 |
| 1961 | 2,399,722 |
| 1962 | 2,450,322 |
| 1963 | 2,504,530 |
| 1964 | 2,554,066 |
| 1965 | 2,594,000 |
| 1966 | 2,624,995 |
| 1967 | 2,645,674 |
| 1968 | 2,662,064 |
| 1969 | 2,684,150 |
| 1970 | 2,718,000 |
| 1971 | 2,762,190 |
| 1972 | 2,817,256 |
| 1973 | 2,878,786 |
| 1974 | 2,939,299 |
| 1975 | 2,994,000 |
| 1976 | 3,043,854 |
| 1977 | 3,088,690 |
| 1978 | 3,129,421 |
| 1979 | 3,168,088 |
| 1980 | 3,206,000 |
| 1981 | 3,242,552 |
| 1982 | 3,277,453 |
| 1983 | 3,311,138 |
| 1984 | 3,344,190 |
| 1985 | 3,377,000 |
| 1986 | 3,409,554 |
| 1987 | 3,441,850 |
| 1988 | 3,473,898 |
| 1989 | 3,505,650 |
| 1990 | 3,537,000 |
| 1991 | 3,562,110 |
| 1992 | 3,585,176 |
| 1993 | 3,615,497 |
| 1994 | 3,649,237 |
| 1995 | 3,683,103 |
| 1996 | 3,724,655 |
| 1997 | 3,759,430 |
| 1998 | 3,781,101 |
| 1999 | 3,800,081 |
| 2000 | 3,810,605 |
| 2001 | 3,818,774 |
| 2002 | 3,823,701 |
| 2003 | 3,826,095 |
| 2004 | 3,826,878 |
| 2005 | 3,821,362 |
| 2006 | 3,805,214 |
| 2007 | 3,782,995 |
| 2008 | 3,760,866 |
| 2009 | 3,740,410 |
| 2010 | 3,724,465 |
| 2011 | 3,693,464 |
| 2012 | 3,661,045 |
| 2013 | 3,631,427 |
| 2014 | 3,585,017 |
| 2015 | 3,535,167 |
| 2016 | 3,480,432 |
| 2017 | 3,410,837 |
| 2018 | 3,290,690 |
| 2019 | 3,302,691 |
| 2020 | 3,281,590 |
| 2021 | 3,262,711 |
| 2022 | 3,220,137 |
| 2023 | 3,203,792 |
| 2024 | 3,203,295 |
Demographics
| Population | 3,203,792 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.51% |
| Urban Population | 94.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 0.92 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 81.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | - |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$36,981
GDP Per Capita
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
101.7%
Trade (% of GDP)
3,882,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
4.3%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
87.3%
Internet Users
113
Mobile Subs per 100
361.2
People per km2
19,833
Net Migration
Environment
56.1%
Forest Area
Puerto Rico (US) Climate
Puerto Rico (US) has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F) and receives about 1995 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25°C
Avg Temp
1995
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 74° | 105 mm |
| February | 23° / 74° | 76 mm |
| March | 24° / 74° | 88 mm |
| April | 25° / 76° | 125 mm |
| May | 26° / 78° | 214 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 166 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 183 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 229 mm |
| September | 26° / 80° | 223 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 243 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 197 mm |
| December | 24° / 75° | 146 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Puerto Rico (US)
The most comfortable months to visit Puerto Rico (US) are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Puerto Rico (US) in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Puerto Rico (US) has a population of 3,203,792, ranking #154 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.51%.
Life expectancy in Puerto Rico (US) is 81.7 years.
Puerto Rico (US)'s GDP per capita is $36,981. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
94.2% of Puerto Rico (US)'s population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 361.2 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Puerto Rico (US) is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Puerto Rico (US) are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Puerto Rico (US) has an average annual temperature of 25°C and about 1995 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically August and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 3,203,792 residents, Puerto Rico (US) is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . Its population is shrinking, by roughly -0.5% a year.
Economically, Puerto Rico (US) is high-income — GDP per capita is roughly $36,981. Life expectancy is high at 81.7 years, with a fertility rate of 0.9 births per woman, and 94.2% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.