Population of Puerto Rico today

3,228,879
Monday, February 2, 2026

Population of Puerto Rico as of today

The current population of Puerto Rico is 3,228,879 with an annual growth rate of -0.466%. Puerto Rico has a population of 0.039% of the world's population.

Population3,228,879
Growth Rate-0.466%
Male1,517,850 (47.009%)
Female1,711,029 (52.991%)
Today Change -5
Births today6
Deaths today12
Births in 20261,683
Deaths in 20263,100
Change in 2026 -1,325 (-0.041%)

Population chart for Puerto Rico

Population History of Puerto Rico

YearPopulation
(01 Jan)
Natural ChangeGrowth Rate
(%)
Total Population
(31 December)
20163,499,463-47,243-1.35%3,452,220
20173,452,552-165,239-4.786%3,287,313
20183,291,195-2,271-0.069%3,288,924
20193,288,941-1,842-0.056%3,287,099
20203,287,115-22,714-0.691%3,264,401
20213,264,495-22,656-0.694%3,241,839
20243,244,033-3,666-0.113%3,240,367
20223,241,925-1,913-0.059%3,240,012
20253,240,375-10,175-0.314%3,230,200
20233,240,0124,0180.124%3,244,030

Net Migration Rate of Puerto Rico

The net migration rate of Puerto Rico in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at 19,833, indicating a positive migration trend where more people are arriving than leaving.

Net Migration Rate Over the Last 10 Years

YearNet Migration
202319,833
202216,704
2021-7,410
2020-7,410
201910,623
201810,304
2017-149,999
2016-41,237
2015-42,912
2014-41,932
Data sources: United Nations,World Bank, Nations Geo ,Census,Wikidata