Total number of international immigrants in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Total number of international immigrants was 223,323 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Total number of international immigrants in Puerto Rico, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Puerto Rico is 223,323 immigrants, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Puerto Rico peaked at 355,038 immigrants in 2000 and was at its lowest, 223,323 immigrants, in 2024.
That places Puerto Rico 111th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 321,909 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 338,067 immigrants | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 355,038 immigrants | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 352,144 immigrants | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 304,969 immigrants | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 280,494 immigrants | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 247,132 immigrants | -11.9% |
| 2024 | 223,323 immigrants | -9.6% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 223,323 immigrants is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150 immigrants, 67% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 223,323 immigrants is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285 immigrants, 3.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 329,988 immigrants | 321,909 immigrants | 338,067 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 353,591 immigrants | 352,144 immigrants | 355,038 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 292,732 immigrants | 280,494 immigrants | 304,969 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 235,228 immigrants | 223,323 immigrants | 247,132 immigrants | 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 total number of international immigrants in Puerto Rico?
- Total number of international immigrants in Puerto Rico was 223,323 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 355,038 immigrants in 2000.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 223,323 immigrants in 2024.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Puerto Rico ranks 111th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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