Puerto Rico Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Puerto Rico
Universe
3,207,092
Total Uninsured
183,480
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Puerto Rico
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured2.7%
Female Uninsured2.4%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured13.6%
Female Uninsured6.5%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured10.4%
Female Uninsured5.5%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured1.0%
Female Uninsured0.7%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 183,480 | 5.7% |
| 2023 | 200,520 | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 208,814 | 6.4% |
| 2021 | 224,038 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 219,775 | 6.8% |
| 2019 | 215,827 | 6.6% |
| 2018 | 209,792 | 6.2% |
| 2017 | 214,967 | 6.2% |
| 2016 | 221,945 | 6.3% |
| 2015 | 236,504 | 6.6% |
| 2014 | 259,157 | 7.2% |
| 2013 | 276,595 | 7.6% |
| 2012 | 289,233 | 7.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 5.7% of the population in Puerto Rico does not have health insurance coverage.
In Puerto Rico, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 13.6%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 5.7%.