MigrantoImmigrants in Puerto Rico
215K foreign-born residents — the #109 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 92% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| USA | 144149 |
| Dominican Republic | 42387 |
| Cuba | 11420 |
| Colombia | 3650 |
| Spain | 2353 |
| Peru | 1892 |
| Mexico | 1655 |
| China | 1095 |
| Venezuela | 898 |
| Costa Rica | 835 |
| Argentina | 748 |
| Panama | 532 |
| Honduras | 480 |
| Dominica | 464 |
| Chile | 408 |
| Ecuador | 314 |
| Guatemala | 299 |
| US Virgin Islands | 231 |
| Germany | 196 |
| Haiti | 117 |
| El Salvador | 117 |
| Nicaragua | 91 |
| Italy | 74 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 68 |
| United Kingdom | 67 |
| France | 55 |
| Philippines | 54 |
| Canada | 46 |
| Brazil | 36 |
| Jordan | 34 |
| Japan | 32 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Bolivia | 22 |
| India | 19 |
| Guyana | 19 |
| Israel | 17 |
| Jamaica | 16 |
| Egypt | 13 |
| Portugal | 13 |
| Netherlands | 10 |
| Turkey | 7 |
| Thailand | 6 |
| Lebanon | 6 |
| Poland | 6 |
| South Korea | 4 |
By region of origin
North America is the leading region of origin at 67%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Puerto Rico.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20: China, Honduras, Haiti — China rose from outside the top 20 to rank #8.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 15 residents of Puerto Rico is foreign-born — 215K out of 3.2M, representing 6.7% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 312915 |
| 1995 | 328497 |
| 2000 | 344921 |
| 2005 | 337632 |
| 2010 | 287931 |
| 2015 | 259070 |
| 2020 | 237898 |
| 2024 | 214979 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | USA | Dominican Republic | Cuba | Colombia | Spain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 227483 | 37207 | 19579 | 3399 | 4542 |
| 1995 | 230426 | 49325 | 19293 | 3601 | 4168 |
| 2000 | 233924 | 61563 | 19054 | 3813 | 3806 |
| 2005 | 223949 | 66983 | 17039 | 4482 | 3281 |
| 2010 | 185814 | 63981 | 12882 | 4589 | 2344 |
| 2015 | 165147 | 57891 | 13321 | 3788 | 1816 |
| 2020 | 159515 | 46905 | 12637 | 4039 | 2604 |
| 2024 | 144149 | 42387 | 11420 | 3650 | 2353 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Puerto Rico as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Puerto Rico
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Puerto Rico?
Around 215K foreign-born residents live in Puerto Rico, making it the #109-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Puerto Rico come from?
Most immigrants in Puerto Rico come from USA, Dominican Republic and Cuba — these three countries account for about 92% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Puerto Rico are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 7% of the population of Puerto Rico — that's 215K out of a total population of 3.2M.
How has immigration to Puerto Rico changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Puerto Rico has fallen from 259.1K to 215K people, a decline of about 17%.
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