Honduras
- Capital:
- Tegucigalpa
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Central America, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Choloma
- Abbreviation:
- HND
11,184,760
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
11,184,760
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Hondurass' population is projected to be 17,079,961 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11,184,760 | 1.68% | 87 |
| 2025 | 11,005,850 | 1.69% | 87 |
| 2020 | 10,119,640 | 1.77% | 92 |
| 2019 | 9,943,633 | 1.83% | 92 |
| 2018 | 9,765,210 | 1.85% | 93 |
| 2017 | 9,588,137 | 1.87% | 93 |
| 2015 | 9,237,305 | 2% | 94 |
| 2010 | 8,365,878 | 2.27% | 93 |
| 2005 | 7,478,355 | 2.6% | 96 |
| 2000 | 6,577,773 | 2.76% | 96 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11,184,760 | 1.68% | 87 |
| 2032 | 12,223,561 | 1.47% | 85 |
| 2037 | 13,029,493 | 1.29% | 85 |
| 2042 | 13,776,958 | 1.12% | 85 |
| 2047 | 14,465,845 | 0.98% | 86 |
| 2052 | 15,086,701 | 0.84% | 86 |
| 2057 | 15,631,593 | 0.71% | 85 |
| 2062 | 16,090,475 | 0.58% | 85 |
| 2067 | 16,460,212 | 0.46% | 84 |
| 2072 | 16,743,503 | 0.34% | 84 |
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Tegucigalpa has a metropolitan area population of 1,176,079, comprising 10.52%% of Honduras' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tegucigalpa | 1,176,079 | 10.52% |
| 2 | San Pedro Sula | 759,021 | 6.79% |
| 3 | Choloma | 247,660 | 2.21% |
| 4 | La Ceiba | 226,321 | 2.02% |
| 5 | Comayagua | 135,077 | 1.21% |
| 6 | El Progreso | 127,533 | 1.14% |
| 7 | Choluteca | 107,735 | 0.96% |
| 8 | Villanueva | 94,231 | 0.84% |
| 9 | Danli | 90,116 | 0.81% |
| 10 | La Lima | 89,002 | 0.8% |
As of 2026, Honduras has a total population of 11,184,760, ranking as the 87th most populous nation in the world.
Honduras has a net population change of approximately 487 people per day, driven by 641 births, 141 deaths, and net emigration of 13 people.
Honduras represents 0.14% of the total global population and 1.8% of North America's population.
Honduras has a population density of 100.0 people per km² (approximately 258.9 per mi²), making it the 117th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 40.07% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Honduras is Mestizo (Mixed Indigenous and European) (90%) , followed by Indigenous (7%) .
As of 2026, Evangelical/Protestant is the largest religion in Honduras, comprising 48% of the population.