Cuba Population Live (2026)
The live population of Cuba, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Cuba has an estimated population of about 11.2 million people in 2026 — 0.14% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 54th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Cuba's latest birth rate (9.5 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (9.6 per 1,000).
Is the population of Cuba growing?
Not from births alone. Around 291 babies are born in Cuba every day, but about 294 people die — so deaths outnumber births by roughly 3 a day (about 1,118 a year). Cuba is one of 17 countries among the 72 we track where this has already happened. It is usually the result of two things at once: a birth rate that has been low for decades, and a large older generation.
A birth rate of 9.5 per 1,000 people is among the lowest in the world — fewer than 10 births per 1,000 people each year — which is the main reason Cuba's population is getting older. It ranks 55th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration also plays a role. Large numbers of people from Cuba live and work abroad, so the real population change can be a little smaller than the natural increase shown here. Our counter shows births minus deaths only.
Births and deaths in Cuba
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.2 | 0.2 | -0.0 |
| Per hour | 12 | 12 | -0 |
| Per day | 291 | 294 | -3 |
| Per week | 2,037 | 2,059 | -21 |
| Per year | 106,225 | 107,343 | -1,118 |
How crowded is Cuba?
With about 11.2 million people living on 109,884 km², Cuba has roughly 101.8 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (36th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Cuba
A baby born in Cuba today can expect to live about 78.8 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 27th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $9,500 per person (40th of 72), Cuba is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Cuba at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 11,181,595 | 54 |
| Births per day | 291 | 58 |
| Deaths per day | 294 | 55 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 9.5 | 55 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 9.6 | 20 |
| Natural growth rate | -0.01% / year | 56 |
| Life expectancy | 78.8 years | 27 |
| Population density | 101.8 / km² | 36 |
| GDP per person | $9,500 | 40 |
| Area | 109,884 km² | — |
| Capital | Havana | — |
| Languages | Spanish | — |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (CUP) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Cuba's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Cuba's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cuba in 2026?
The population of Cuba in 2026 is estimated at about 11.2 million people, which is around 0.14% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Cuba every day?
About 291 babies are born in Cuba every day — roughly 12 per hour, or 106,225 per year — based on a birth rate of 9.5 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Cuba every day?
About 294 people die in Cuba every day — roughly 12 per hour, or 107,343 per year — based on a death rate of 9.6 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Cuba growing or shrinking?
Shrinking from natural change: deaths exceed births by about 3 people a day. Migration can offset part of this.
What is the life expectancy in Cuba?
Life expectancy at birth in Cuba is about 78.8 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Cuba population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Cuba's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.