Puerto Rico's population is projected to be 1,065,679 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,222,688 | -0.19% | 135 |
| 2025 | 3,235,289 | -0.25% | 135 |
| 2020 | 3,275,805 | -0.37% | 136 |
| 2019 | 3,288,028 | -0.06% | 134 |
| 2018 | 3,290,068 | -2.43% | 134 |
| 2017 | 3,371,874 | -3% | 134 |
| 2015 | 3,521,811 | -1.06% | 132 |
| 2010 | 3,714,836 | -0.39% | 129 |
| 2005 | 3,788,415 | -0.11% | 127 |
| 2000 | 3,809,866 | 0.62% | 125 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,222,688 | -0.19% | 135 |
| 2032 | 3,089,385 | -0.74% | 138 |
| 2037 | 2,948,932 | -0.93% | 140 |
| 2042 | 2,787,583 | -1.12% | 142 |
| 2047 | 2,613,235 | -1.28% | 143 |
| 2052 | 2,430,912 | -1.44% | 144 |
| 2057 | 2,251,184 | -1.52% | 147 |
| 2062 | 2,073,854 | -1.63% | 148 |
| 2067 | 1,906,996 | -1.66% | 149 |
| 2072 | 1,751,389 | -1.69% | 151 |
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San Juan has a metropolitan area population of 291,890, comprising 9.06%% of Puerto Rico's total population.
As of 2026, Puerto Rico has a total population of 3,222,688, ranking as the 135th most populous nation in the world.
Puerto Rico has a net population change of approximately -41 people per day, driven by 52 births, 96 deaths, and net immigration of 3 people.
Puerto Rico represents 0.04% of the total global population and 0.52% of North America's population.
Puerto Rico has a population density of 363.3 people per km² (approximately 941.0 per mi²), making it the 35th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 50.46% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
