Puerto Rico
Capital: San Juan
Population: 3,203,2951
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island and an unincorporated territory of the United States, located east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands. It is known for its tropical climate, beaches, mountains, and Spanish colonial architecture, with San Juan as the capital and largest city. The economy is based on manufacturing (pharmaceuticals, electronics), tourism, and services, but it faces economic challenges, including high public debt and migration. Puerto Rico has a self-governing status but remains under U.S. sovereignty, with residents being U.S. citizens but lacking voting representation in Congress. It is a member of regional organizations such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM, as an observer) and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).
Growth Rate
0.124
%
Fertility Rate
0.941
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
10.692
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
81.7
years
Total Population in Puerto Rico
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Puerto Rico.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
6.117
(+0.963)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Puerto Rico are based on the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts – Puerto Rico.