International migrant stock, total in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: International migrant stock, total was 223,323 in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock, total in Puerto Rico, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 223,323 for international migrant stock, total in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Puerto Rico peaked at 355,038 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 223,323, in 2024.
Puerto Rico ranks 110th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock, total in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 321,909 | — |
| 1995 | 338,067 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 355,038 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 352,144 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 304,969 | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 280,494 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 247,132 | -11.9% |
| 2024 | 223,323 | -9.6% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 223,323 is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 67% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 223,323 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285, 3.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 329,988 | 321,909 | 338,067 | 2 |
| 2000s | 353,591 | 352,144 | 355,038 | 2 |
| 2010s | 292,732 | 280,494 | 304,969 | 2 |
| 2020s | 235,228 | 223,323 | 247,132 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Puerto Rico?
- International migrant stock, total in Puerto Rico was 223,323 in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 355,038 in 2000.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 223,323 in 2024.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Puerto Rico ranks 110th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.