Cuba
- Capital:
- Havana
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Holguin
- Abbreviation:
- CUB
10,892,659
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
10,892,659
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Cuba's population is projected to be 5,760,505 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,892,659 | -0.42% | 90 |
| 2025 | 10,937,203 | -0.43% | 88 |
| 2020 | 11,176,354 | -0.24% | 83 |
| 2019 | 11,202,846 | -0.22% | 82 |
| 2018 | 11,227,118 | -0.18% | 82 |
| 2017 | 11,247,829 | -0.16% | 82 |
| 2015 | 11,275,065 | -0.04% | 80 |
| 2010 | 11,297,409 | 0.06% | 75 |
| 2005 | 11,262,554 | 0.27% | 72 |
| 2000 | 11,109,109 | 0.33% | 71 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,892,659 | -0.42% | 90 |
| 2032 | 10,597,333 | -0.46% | 93 |
| 2037 | 10,314,336 | -0.54% | 95 |
| 2042 | 9,990,896 | -0.64% | 97 |
| 2047 | 9,622,709 | -0.75% | 99 |
| 2052 | 9,213,501 | -0.86% | 105 |
| 2057 | 8,770,319 | -0.98% | 109 |
| 2062 | 8,322,190 | -1.04% | 112 |
| 2067 | 7,899,224 | -1.04% | 112 |
| 2072 | 7,510,270 | -1% | 113 |
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Havana has a metropolitan area population of 1,583,433, comprising 14.54%% of Cuba's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Havana | 1,583,433 | 14.54% |
| 2 | Santiago de Cuba | 435,126 | 3.99% |
| 3 | Holguin | 283,258 | 2.6% |
| 4 | Camaguey | 249,856 | 2.29% |
| 5 | Bayamo | 205,533 | 1.89% |
| 6 | Santa Clara | 192,962 | 1.77% |
| 7 | Guantanamo | 189,312 | 1.74% |
| 8 | Las Tunas | 178,391 | 1.64% |
| 9 | Arroyo Naranjo | 159,405 | 1.46% |
| 10 | Boyeros | 155,904 | 1.43% |
As of 2026, Cuba has a total population of 10,892,659, ranking as the 90th most populous nation in the world.
Cuba has a net population change of approximately -124 people per day, driven by 253 births, 317 deaths, and net emigration of 60 people.
Cuba represents 0.14% of the total global population and 1.75% of North America's population.
Cuba has a population density of 102.3 people per km² (approximately 265.0 per mi²), making it the 112th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 97.91% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Cuba is White (64.1%) , followed by Mulatto or Mixed (26.6%) .
As of 2026, Christian is the largest religion in Cuba, comprising 58.9% of the population.