Population of Honduras
As of July 2026, the population of Honduras is 11.1 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 163 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.50%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 21.6 years in 2016 to 25.3 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 73.9 years and population density is 101.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Honduras peaked in 1976, reaching around 3.15% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.47% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 182.28 thousand in 2002 to nearly 162.94 thousand in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Honduras, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 70.3 years in 2006 to 73.9 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Honduras
Honduras has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, with approximately 850.8 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by San Pedro Sula, Cortés Department with 801.3 thousand and Danlí, El Paraíso Department with 233.8 thousand.
These are the 20 most populous cities in Honduras:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department | 850,848 |
| 2 | San Pedro Sula, Cortés Department | 801,259 |
| 3 | Danlí, El Paraíso Department | 233,789 |
| 4 | La Ceiba, Atlántida Department | 222,055 |
| 5 | Puerto Cortez, Cortés Department | 142,311 |
| 6 | Catacamas, Olancho Department | 140,548 |
| 7 | Choloma, Cortés Department | 139,100 |
| 8 | Siguatepeque, Comayagua Department | 127,468 |
| 9 | Olanchito, Yoro Department | 124,286 |
| 10 | Tocoa, Colón Department | 111,972 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | El Progreso, Yoro Department | 100,810 |
| 12 | Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Cortés Department | 97,848 |
| 13 | Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca Department | 75,872 |
| 14 | San Pedro de Copán, Copán Department | 63,829 |
| 15 | Comayagua, Comayagua Department | 58,784 |
| 16 | Omoa, Cortés Department | 58,172 |
| 17 | El Negrito, Yoro Department | 50,550 |
| 18 | Sonaguera, Colón Department | 48,087 |
| 19 | Quimistán, Santa Bárbara Department | 47,993 |
| 20 | La Lima, Cortés Department | 45,955 |