Over the past 20 years, more people have moved from Puerto Rico to the mainland U.S. than in the other direction
Migration between Puerto Rico and mainland U.S., 2005-2024
Note: “Mainland U.S” refers to the 50 states and D.C. Migration figures reflect the number of people who lived in the opposite place “one year ago” relative to survey date. Data includes all people moving to and from Puerto Rico, even those not of Puerto Rican origin.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the American Community Survey and the Puerto Rico Community Survey for 2005-2019 and 2021-24 (IPUMS USA).
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Over the past 20 years, more people have moved from Puerto Rico to the mainland U.S. than in the other direction
Migration between Puerto Rico and mainland U.S., 2005-2024
| Year | Puerto Rico to U.S. | U.S. to Puerto Rico | Net migration out of Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 47,281 | 34,372 | 12,909 |
| 2006 | 66,247 | 30,728 | 35,519 |
| 2007 | 61,085 | 27,645 | 33,440 |
| 2008 | 59,271 | 36,254 | 23,017 |
| 2009 | 61,948 | 34,567 | 27,381 |
| 2010 | 61,566 | 35,303 | 26,263 |
| 2011 | 74,986 | 19,201 | 55,785 |
| 2012 | 68,303 | 19,605 | 48,698 |
| 2013 | 76,185 | 23,554 | 52,631 |
| 2014 | 87,670 | 18,689 | 68,981 |
| 2015 | 92,572 | 23,132 | 69,440 |
| 2016 | 92,067 | 21,221 | 70,846 |
| 2017 | 92,638 | 20,991 | 71,647 |
| 2018 | 131,039 | 21,003 | 110,036 |
| 2019 | 63,623 | 31,279 | 32,344 |
| 2021 | 55,201 | 26,220 | 28,981 |
| 2022 | 42,922 | 26,177 | 16,745 |
| 2023 | 46,219 | 24,887 | 21,332 |
| 2024 | 38,486 | 25,151 | 13,335 |
Note: “Mainland U.S” refers to the 50 states and D.C. Migration figures reflect the number of people who lived in the opposite place “one year ago” relative to survey date. Data includes all people moving to and from Puerto Rico, even those not of Puerto Rican origin.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the American Community Survey and the Puerto Rico Community Survey for 2005-2019 and 2021-24 (IPUMS USA).
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
