Mass Cuban Emigration: A 24% Population Drop Sparks Debate
A new independent study estimates Cuba’s population to be around 8 million, a 24% decline in four years, significantly lower than official figures. This dramatic decrease, attributed largely to mass emigration exceeding 500,000 in 2024 alone, is described as a “demographic emptying” stemming from a systemic crisis. The study contrasts sharply with official data, which underestimates the scale of the exodus and the severity of the population crisis. This depopulation acts as a key indicator of the broader societal collapse affecting Cuba.
John Q. Hosedrinker