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
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
Puerto Rico (US) in global context
Puerto Rico (US) 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
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.
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.