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Cuba
11,854,745
Population nowvs
Puerto Rico
3,340,734
Population nowAs of 2026, Cuba has a population of about 11,854,745 while Puerto Rico has about 3,340,734 — a difference of 8,514,011 people. Puerto Rico is growing faster (0.55% per year).
| Cuba | Metric | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55% | Growth rate / yr | 0.55% |
| 13.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 13.5 |
| 8.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 106.9 | Density / km² | 376.4 |
| 49.2% | Male % | 49.2% |
| 90.0% | Literacy % | 90.0% |
| 13.0% | Smoking % | 13.0% |
| 76.2 | Life expectancy | 75.6 |