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Puerto Rico (US): Population growth (annual %)

In , Puerto Rico (US)'s Population growth (annual %) was -0.02.

That's up 97.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Puerto Rico (US) ranks #177 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #35 of 42.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Puerto Rico (US) Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.36
Trough
-3.59
1-year change
+97.0%
5-year change
-104.3%
10-year change
+98.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
-0.0155
-0.5089
-1.3135
-0.5770
-0.6410
0.3640
-3.5860
-2.0199
-1.5604
-1.4003

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Puerto Rico (US)'s Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Puerto Rico (US)'s Population growth (annual %) was -0.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Puerto Rico (US)'s Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Puerto Rico (US)'s Population growth (annual %) rose 97.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #177 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Puerto Rico (US)'s Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Puerto Rico (US) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #35 of 42.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.