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People and Society of Puerto Rico
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Puerto Rico.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Puerto Rican(s) (US citizens)
- Ethnic Groups
- white (mostly Spanish origin) 80.5%, black 8%, Amerindian 0.4%, Asian 0.2%, mixed and other 10.9%
- Population
- 3,205,691
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- SAN JUAN (capital) 2.475 million
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Life expectancy at birth in Puerto Rico is notably high compared to many other territories and nations in the Caribbean and Latin America, reflecting the island's relatively advanced healthcare infrastructure and access to medical services. As of the most recent estimates, the average life expectancy at birth in Puerto Rico stands at approximately 80 years overall, with women typically living longer than men — around 83 years for females compared to roughly 77 years for males.