International migrants, by country of destination in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: International migrants, by country of destination was 223,323 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
223,323
World rank
111th
of 231 countries
All-time high
355,038
in 2000
All-time low
223,323
in 2024
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Puerto Rico, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Puerto Rico stood at 223,323. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Puerto Rico peaked at 355,038 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 223,323, in 2024.
That places Puerto Rico 111th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 321,909 | — |
| 1995 | 338,067 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 355,038 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 352,144 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 304,969 | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 280,494 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 247,132 | -11.9% |
| 2024 | 223,323 | -9.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 329,988 | 321,909 | 338,067 | 2 |
| 2000s | 353,591 | 352,144 | 355,038 | 2 |
| 2010s | 292,732 | 280,494 | 304,969 | 2 |
| 2020s | 235,228 | 223,323 | 247,132 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More population data for Puerto Rico
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -2.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -2.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -30.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -2.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -2.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 23,218 people (2100)
- Population density 112.25 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -2.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7905 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.0575 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Puerto Rico?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Puerto Rico was 223,323 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 355,038 in 2000.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 223,323 in 2024.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Puerto Rico ranks 111th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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