Demographics of Puerto Rico
| Demographics of Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
Puerto Rico population pyramid in 2020 | |
Population Change Timeline (1960–2017) | |
Population Density | |
| Population (2021) | 3,263,584 |
| Male population (2010) | 1,785,171 |
| Female population (2010) | 1,940,618 |
| Population growth | -1.32% |
| Birth rate (2022 est.) | 5.9/1,000 |
| Death rate (2022 est.) | 10.9/1,000 |
| Infant mortality rate | 8.24/1,000 |
| Life expectancy | 78.29 years |
| Nationality | American |
| Demographic bureaux | 2010 United States Census |
The population of Puerto Rico has been shaped by native American settlement, European colonization especially under the Spanish Empire, slavery and economic migration. Demographic features of the population of Puerto Rico include population density, ethnicity, education of the populace, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.