Puerto Rico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
3,234,309
Median Age
44.8
Male Median
42.7
Female Median
46.6
Puerto Rico Population Growth
Puerto Rico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -14.0%%.
-14.0%% Growth
Puerto Rico Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Puerto Rico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.8 | 3,234,309 |
| 2023 | 44.2 | 3,254,885 |
| 2022 | 43.7 | 3,272,382 |
| 2021 | 43.1 | 3,311,274 |
| 2020 | 42.4 | 3,255,642 |
| 2019 | 41.7 | 3,318,447 |
| 2018 | 40.9 | 3,386,941 |
| 2017 | 40.1 | 3,468,963 |
| 2016 | 39.4 | 3,529,385 |
| 2015 | 38.7 | 3,583,073 |
| 2014 | 38.1 | 3,638,965 |
| 2013 | 37.5 | 3,682,966 |
| 2012 | 37.0 | 3,716,727 |
| 2011 | 36.5 | 3,742,586 |
| 2010 | 35.9 | 3,762,322 |
Puerto Rico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.1% |
| 5–17 | 13.0% |
| 18–24 | 9.0% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–54 | 24.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65+ | 23.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Puerto Rico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 65.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 26.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Puerto Rico
The median age in Puerto Rico is 44.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Puerto Rico is 3,234,309.
In Puerto Rico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Puerto Rico is aging.