Puerto Rico (US)
Country statistics · 1990–present
Puerto Rico (US) at a Glance
Puerto Rico (US) is home to 3.2 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing significant natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $44,653, it is a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Life expectancy at birth stands at 81.9 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 3.2 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 5.7 and a death rate of 10.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -4.6 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -14,735 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Puerto Rico (US) is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $142 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $44,653 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Real GDP growth is projected at 0.8% in 2029, representing marginal growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 5.9% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 81.9 years (2024), above the global average. The adult literacy rate stands at 92.4% (2017), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 87.3% of the population use the internet (2022), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 98.9% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.