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Puerto Rico Population Pyramid 1981

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1981
Population: 3,256,564

Year

-5 -1   1981  +1 +5

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Summary

Puerto Rico in 1981

The population of Puerto Rico in 1981 was 3,256,565. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 17.2%, up from 2,777,968 in 1971.

The median age was 24.9 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 51.9 children under 15 and 13.4 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #117 of 201 by population Ranks #56 of 201 by median age Ranks #128 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Puerto Rico
Population
3,256,565
Median age
24.9
0-14 %
31.4%
65+ %
8.1%
Child dependency
51.9
Old-age dependency
13.4
Region
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
2,503,995
Population 2100
995,626
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 0.92

The fertility rate of Puerto Rico was 0.92 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 81.7

Life expectancy at birth was 81.7 years in 2023: 85.2 for women and 78.0 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
3875112150
19502100
Migration to and from Puerto Rico
Where immigrants come from (2024)

214,515 immigrants live in Puerto Rico, 6.6% of the population.

United States of America144,149
Dominican Republic42,387
Cuba11,420
Colombia3,650
Spain2,353
Where emigrants live (2024)

1,946,526 people born in Puerto Rico live in other countries.

United States of America1,924,799
Dominican Republic5,156
Guam4,367
United States Virgin Islands4,069
Haiti1,582
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Puerto Rico compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Puerto Rico 3,256,565 24.9
Jamaica 2,173,818 19.6
Trinidad and Tobago 1,135,133 21.9
Haiti 5,723,725 19.2
Dominican Republic 5,868,453 18.0
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Rico's population
How many people lived in Puerto Rico in 1981?
Puerto Rico had a population of 3,256,565 in 1981.
Is Puerto Rico's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 17.2% from 1971, with a projected population of 2,503,995 in 2050.
How old is the population of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico's median age is 24.9 years.
What share of Puerto Rico's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Puerto Rico, 31.4% of people are under 15 and 8.1% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Puerto Rico have?
Puerto Rico has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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