Cuba’s population growth has slowed significantly over the past several decades. After steady increases throughout much of the 20th century, the country’s population began to stabilize and even decline in recent years. This trend is largely attributed to low birth rates, high rates of emigration, and an aging population. According to the latest estimates, Cuba’s population is approximately 11 million, but it has experienced minimal growth since the early 2000s, and projections suggest it may continue to decrease in the coming years. These demographic shifts present challenges for the nation, particularly in terms of workforce sustainability and social support for an increasingly elderly population.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,784,797 | 52.7 |
| 1955 | 6,381,106 | 58.1 |
| 1960 | 7,027,210 | 64 |
| 1965 | 7,809,916 | 71.1 |
| 1970 | 8,542,746 | 77.8 |
| 1975 | 9,287,463 | 84.6 |
| 1980 | 9,647,550 | 87.8 |
| 1985 | 10,084,201 | 91.8 |
| 1990 | 10,596,572 | 96.5 |
| 1995 | 10,920,902 | 99.4 |
| 2000 | 11,146,712 | 101.5 |
| 2005 | 11,267,721 | 102.6 |
| 2010 | 11,261,892 | 102.5 |
| 2015 | 11,213,978 | 102.1 |
| 2020 | 11,058,573 | 100.7 |
| 2022 | 11,008,112 | 100.2 |
| 2023 | 10,985,974 | 100 |
| 2024 | 10,966,038 | 99.9 |
| 2025 | 10,948,294 | 99.7 |
| 2030 | 10,842,995 | 98.7 |
| 2035 | 10,703,968 | 97.5 |
| 2040 | 10,537,139 | 95.9 |
| 2045 | 10,338,941 | 94.1 |
| 2050 | 10,100,436 | 92 |
| 2055 | 9,815,275 | 89.4 |
| 2060 | 9,499,574 | 86.5 |
| 2065 | 9,185,965 | 83.6 |
| 2070 | 8,896,760 | 81 |
| 2075 | 8,630,652 | 78.6 |
| 2080 | 8,371,324 | 76.2 |
| 2085 | 8,105,450 | 73.8 |
| 2090 | 7,838,075 | 71.4 |
| 2095 | 7,580,033 | 69 |
| 2100 | 7,330,437 | 66.7 |
Data from US Census International Database