Population of Puerto Rico

As of July 2026, the population of Puerto Rico is 3.2 million. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 15 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 0.39%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 40.8 years in 2016 to 46.2 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 82.3 years and population density is 370.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Puerto Rico peaked in 1961, reaching around 1.69% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.47% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 52.08 thousand in 1979 to nearly -15.03 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Puerto Rico, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 77.6 years in 2006 to 82.3 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Puerto Rico

The cities of Puerto Rico are mostly small, but 4 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is San Juan, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 418.1 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Bayamón with 203.5 thousand and Carolina with 170.4 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Puerto Rico: