Cuba
Country statistics · 1990–present
Cuba at a Glance
Cuba is home to 11 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing natural population decline. Life expectancy at birth stands at 78.3 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 11 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 8.6 and a death rate of 10.4 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -1.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -19,270 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 78.3 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,199 (2020), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 97.7% (2019), reflecting high literacy rates. 70.5% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity.