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Puerto Rico
3,340,739
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Jamaica
3,068,576
Population nowAs of 2026, Puerto Rico has a population of about 3,340,739 while Jamaica has about 3,068,576 — a difference of 272,163 people. Jamaica is growing faster (0.55% per year).
| Puerto Rico | Metric | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55% | Growth rate / yr | 0.55% |
| 13.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 13.5 |
| 8.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 376.4 | Density / km² | 279.2 |
| 49.2% | Male % | 49.2% |
| 90.0% | Literacy % | 90.0% |
| 13.0% | Smoking % | 13.0% |
| 75.6 | Life expectancy | 75.2 |