Puerto Rico (US) Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Puerto Rico (US)'s urban population was 94.30% in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Puerto Rico (US)'s urban population stood at 94.30% in 2025, a rise of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 94.30% by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 21st globally.
Puerto Rico's urban population has demonstrated a remarkable consistency, with a stable trajectory over the past six and a half decades. As of 2025, an estimated 94.30 percent of the population resides in urban areas, ranking 21st globally. This is not far off from the all-time peak of 94.40 percent in 2000, underscoring the island's enduring urbanization trend. Notably, Puerto Rico's urbanization rate is comparable to that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, which boasts a slightly higher rate of 94.42 percent. The 1960s marked the beginning of a significant shift towards urbanization, with the urban population percentage rising from 44.31 to the current level, representing a substantial increase of nearly 50 percentage points. While the trend appears set to continue, a shift in government policies or economic factors could potentially alter the trajectory, such as a significant increase in rural development initiatives or changes to the island's economic landscape that favor rural areas.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 94.43% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 94.36% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 94.30% | - | - |
| 2025 | 94.30% | +0.05% | #21 |
| 2024 | 94.25% | +0.08% | #197 |
| 2023 | 94.18% | +0.07% | #197 |
| 2022 | 94.11% | +0.06% | #196 |
| 2021 | 94.06% | +0.04% | #195 |
| 2020 | 94.01% | +0.06% | #196 |
| 2019 | 93.95% | +0.05% | #197 |
| 2018 | 93.90% | +0.04% | #198 |
| 2017 | 93.86% | +0.03% | #198 |
| 2016 | 93.82% | +0.02% | #198 |
| 2015 | 93.80% | +0.02% | #198 |
| 2014 | 93.78% | +0.01% | #198 |
| 2013 | 93.77% | +0.01% | #198 |
| 2012 | 93.76% | +0.00% | #198 |
| 2011 | 93.76% | +0.00% | #198 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Puerto Rico (US)'s urban population was 94.30% in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Puerto Rico (US)'s urban population peaked at 94.40% in 2000.
The lowest urban population in Puerto Rico (US) was 44.31% in 1960.
Puerto Rico (US) ranks 21st globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Puerto Rico (US)'s urban population is projected to reach 94.30% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 94.30%. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_urban-population,
title = {Puerto Rico (US) Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}