Is Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?

Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.

How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?

In 2024, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #214 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).

How does Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so Puerto Rico (US) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #42 of 42.

Puerto Rico (US): Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Name: Puerto Rico (US): Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
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In 2024, Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 11.63.

That's down 3.1% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 25.40 . Puerto Rico (US) ranks #214 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #42 of 42.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 21.81; 2005
Trough: 11.63; 2024
1-year change: -3.1%
5-year change: -17.1%; -3.7% / yr
10-year change: -31.9%; -3.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
2024	11.6287
2023	12.0049
2022	12.3682
2021	12.8262
2020	13.3782
2019	14.0195
2018	14.7602
2017	15.3017
2016	15.7792
2015	16.4324

About Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 11.63, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?: Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?: In 2024, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #214 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).
How does Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so Puerto Rico (US) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #42 of 42.
What is Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) and how is it measured?: Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.