Cuba Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 89th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
10,878,387
The population of Cuba is about 10,878,387 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 10.9 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.13% of the world's people.
Cuba is ranked 89th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.41% a year. It peaked around 2012 at 11.3 million and is projected to fall to 9.4 million by 2050. Since 1960 (7.2 million) it has grown by 50%. Population density is 105 people per square kilometre. 77% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
10.9 million
Yearly change
−0.41%
World rank
89th
Share of world
0.13%
Density
105/km²
Land area
103,800 km²
Life expectancy
78.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.45
GDP per capita
$9,605
GDP
$107.4B
Population of Cuba, 1960–2050
Cuba population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,238,081 | — | 70 |
| 1970 | 8,824,382 | +1.82% | 85 |
| 1980 | 9,804,796 | +0.42% | 94 |
| 1990 | 10,631,799 | +0.94% | 102 |
| 2000 | 11,109,109 | +0.33% | 107 |
| 2010 | 11,297,409 | +0.02% | 109 |
| 2020 | 11,176,354 | −0.24% | 108 |
| 2024 | 10,979,783 | −0.36% | 106 |
| 2026proj. | 10,892,659 | −0.41% | 105 |
| 2030proj. | 10,700,822 | −0.47% | 103 |
| 2040proj. | 10,125,837 | −0.63% | 98 |
| 2050proj. | 9,381,999 | −0.87% | 90 |
Cuba vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 16.3 times as many people as Cuba. Bangladesh is 13.0 times more densely populated.
Cuba population: questions and answers
What is the population of Cuba in 2026?
About 10,892,659 (10.9 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Cuba's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.41% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Cuba?
About 105 people per km², with a land area of 103,800 km².
What will the population of Cuba be in 2050?
About 9.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Cuba?
Havana.
What is the life expectancy in Cuba?
78.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.