Puerto Rico Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 134th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
3,161,349
The population of Puerto Rico is about 3,161,349 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 3.2 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.04% of the world's people.
Puerto Rico is ranked 134th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.54% a year. It peaked around 2004 at 3.8 million and is projected to fall to 2.4 million by 2050. Since 1960 (2.4 million) it has grown by 34%. Population density is 357 people per square kilometre. 94% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
3.2 million
Yearly change
−0.54%
World rank
134th
Share of world
0.04%
Density
357/km²
Land area
8,870 km²
Life expectancy
81.9 yrs
Births per woman
0.92
GDP per capita
$40,620
GDP
$129.4B
Population of Puerto Rico, 1960–2050
Puerto Rico population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,358,000 | — | 266 |
| 1970 | 2,718,000 | +1.26% | 306 |
| 1980 | 3,206,000 | +1.20% | 361 |
| 1990 | 3,537,000 | +0.89% | 399 |
| 2000 | 3,810,605 | +0.28% | 430 |
| 2010 | 3,724,465 | −0.43% | 420 |
| 2020 | 3,281,591 | −0.64% | 370 |
| 2024 | 3,202,521 | −0.04% | 361 |
| 2026proj. | 3,167,635 | −0.54% | 357 |
| 2030proj. | 3,072,706 | −0.88% | 346 |
| 2040proj. | 2,777,093 | −1.16% | 313 |
| 2050proj. | 2,435,531 | −1.41% | 275 |
Puerto Rico vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 56.1 times as many people as Puerto Rico. Bangladesh is 3.8 times more densely populated.
Puerto Rico population: questions and answers
What is the population of Puerto Rico in 2026?
About 3,167,635 (3.2 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Puerto Rico's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.54% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Puerto Rico?
About 357 people per km², with a land area of 8,870 km².
What will the population of Puerto Rico be in 2050?
About 2.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
San Juan.
What is the life expectancy in Puerto Rico?
81.9 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.