Honduras has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades. In 1950, the country's population was around 1.5 million, but by 2024, it has grown to approximately 10.7 million people. This increase has been driven by relatively high birth rates, though in recent years, the rate of growth has begun to slow due to declining fertility rates. Despite this, Honduras still has a youthful population, with a median age of about 25 years. Urbanization is also on the rise, as more people move to cities in search of better economic opportunities. Population growth presents both opportunities and challenges for Honduras, impacting areas such as education, healthcare, and employment.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,431,447 | 12.8 |
| 1955 | 1,662,219 | 14.9 |
| 1960 | 1,951,640 | 17.4 |
| 1965 | 2,329,159 | 20.8 |
| 1970 | 2,760,666 | 24.7 |
| 1975 | 2,857,841 | 25.5 |
| 1980 | 3,403,436 | 30.4 |
| 1985 | 4,079,440 | 36.5 |
| 1990 | 4,797,664 | 42.9 |
| 1995 | 5,556,324 | 49.7 |
| 2000 | 6,367,242 | 56.9 |
| 2005 | 7,194,127 | 64.3 |
| 2010 | 7,991,283 | 71.4 |
| 2015 | 8,659,991 | 77.4 |
| 2020 | 9,232,097 | 82.5 |
| 2022 | 9,459,440 | 84.5 |
| 2023 | 9,571,352 | 85.5 |
| 2024 | 9,681,765 | 86.5 |
| 2025 | 9,790,452 | 87.5 |
| 2030 | 10,320,557 | 92.2 |
| 2035 | 10,819,671 | 96.7 |
| 2040 | 11,265,038 | 100.7 |
| 2045 | 11,638,031 | 104 |
| 2050 | 11,934,762 | 106.7 |
| 2055 | 12,161,701 | 108.7 |
| 2060 | 12,325,291 | 110.2 |
| 2065 | 12,422,760 | 111 |
| 2070 | 12,446,247 | 111.2 |
| 2075 | 12,389,249 | 110.7 |
| 2080 | 12,250,968 | 109.5 |
| 2085 | 12,036,918 | 107.6 |
| 2090 | 11,757,814 | 105.1 |
| 2095 | 11,428,885 | 102.1 |
| 2100 | 11,069,148 | 98.9 |
Data from US Census International Database