Cuba

Country in Americas

In brief

Population: 10.9M (2025). World rank 87 of 216; in Americas, 16 of 46. Area: 109,884 km². World rank 107 of 249; in Americas, 19 of 56. Life expectancy: 78.3 years (2024). World rank 65 of 216 (1 = best); in Americas, 12 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: population 11.3M → 10.9M.

State

Official name: Republic of Cuba
Local name: Cuba
Capital: Havana
Region: Americas
Form of government: Communist party-led state
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 10,937,203 2025
Area: 109,884 km²
GDP: $107.4B 2020
GDP per person: $9,605 2020
Life expectancy: 78.3 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Spanish
Currency: Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC), Cuban Peso (CUP)
Time zones: UTC−4
Calling code: +53
Emergency numbers: 104, 105, 106
Driving side: Right
Plug types: A, B
Mains voltage: 110 V