North America · HavanaCuba· by the numbers
Cuba's population is 10,937,203 (2025) — the 87th-largest in the world and the 8th-largest in North America, shrinking by about 42,580 people a year.
Cuba Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Cuba in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Is Cuba's Population Declining?
Yes. Cuba's population fell by 42,580 people (-0.39%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.4 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Cuba Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Cuba Located?
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- Peso (CUP)
- Language(s)
- Spanish, PAP
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Continent
- 23 countries in North America →
- Land area
- 103,800 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 110,860 km²
- Borders
- 1 country
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Cuba?
Cuba's population is 10,937,203 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #87 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Cuba?
10,937,203 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Cuba's population density?
105.4 people per km², based on a land area of 103,800 km².
What is Cuba ranked in population worldwide?
#87 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Cuba?
78.3 years on average (2024) — 75.9 for men, 80.7 for women.
Is Cuba's population declining?
Yes. Cuba's population has been shrinking, falling by 42,580 people (-0.39%) between 2024 and 2025.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport