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Honduras Population Overview (2026 Projection)
Honduras, officially the Republic of Honduras, is a country in Central America, bordered by Guatemala to the west, El Salvador to the southwest, Nicaragua to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean (Gulf of Fonseca) to the south, and the Gulf of Honduras to the north. It is the second-largest country in Central America by land area and has a rapidly growing population relative to its neighbors.
According to the Permanent Household Survey of Honduras (June 2024), the population was estimated at 9,898,279 (9.9 million). Based on the UN World Population Prospects, the projected population for 2026 is 11,087,422 (11 million). Urbanization is increasing, with a growing proportion of the population living in major cities such as Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and Choloma.
Honduras has experienced steady population growth over the past decades, influenced by high fertility rates, internal migration, and urban concentration.
👉 Projected Population of Honduras (2026): ~11 million
Honduras Population – Quick Facts
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Republic of Honduras |
| Region | Central America |
| Estimated Population (2024) | 10.7 million |
| Population (2022 Census) | 9,402,602 |
| Population Rank (Central America) | 2nd |
| Land Area | 111,890 sq. km (43,200 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank (Central America) | 2nd |
| Population Density | ~89 people per sq. km |
| Urban Population | 58% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.49 births per woman |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 13.1 per 1,000 live births |
| Median Age | 24.3 years |
| Life Expectancy | 75.87 years |
| Capital City | Tegucigalpa |
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Honduras & UN World Population Prospects
Religion in Honduras
Christianity is the largest religion in Honduras, followed by 82.9% of the population, with Catholics as the largest Christian group, followed closely by Evangelical Protestants. Religion in Honduras reflects both long-standing Catholic traditions and a growing Protestant/Evangelical presence, particularly among younger generations.
According to Latinobarómetro 2024, 38.1% of Hondurans identify as Roman Catholic, while 43% are Protestant, including Evangelicals (37.6%), Pentecostals (2.6%), Baptists (1.9%), Methodists (0.2%), Adventists (0.3%), and other Protestant denominations (0.4%). Smaller Christian groups include Jehovah’s Witnesses (0.9%) and Mormons (0.9%). Non-Christian faiths, such as Jewish or African spiritual practices, remain minor at under 1%.
Religious non-affiliation is significant, with 17% of the population identifying as unaffiliated, including atheists, agnostics, and those who do not follow any organized religion.
Religion Percentage in Honduras
| Religion / Affiliation | Percent |
|---|---|
| Christianity (Total) | 82.9% |
| Catholic | 38.1% |
| Evangelical (no specific) | 37.6% |
| Evangelical Baptist | 1.9% |
| Evangelical Methodist | 0.2% |
| Evangelical Pentecostal | 2.6% |
| Adventist | 0.3% |
| Protestant (other) | 0.4% |
| Jehovah’s Witnesses | 0.9% |
| Mormon | 0.9% |
| Non-Christian / Others | <1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% |
| African American Cults / Umbanda | 0.3% |
| Believer, not church-affiliated | 0.1% |
| Unaffiliated / None | 17% |
| Atheist | 0.2% |
| Don’t know | 0.2% |
| No answer | 0.4% |
Source: Latinobarómetro 2024 – Honduras
Race and Ethnicity in Honduras
Honduras is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. The majority of the population is mestizo, making up roughly 80% of Hondurans. Mestizos are of mixed Amerindian and European ancestry, primarily of Spanish descent.
About 8% of the population is indigenous, descendants of the country’s original inhabitants. The main indigenous groups are the Lenca, Miskito, Cho’rti’, Tolupan, Pech, and Sumo. Indigenous communities are mostly concentrated in rural and mountainous regions.
White Hondurans constitute around 3% of the population, while Black Hondurans make up approximately 2.9%, primarily of African ancestry. Most Black Hondurans are culturally ladino, though non-ladino communities include the Black Carib, Miskito, and populations of the Islas de la Bahía.
Honduras also has a small Arab community, mainly of Palestinian and Lebanese descent, historically called “turcos” due to migration during the Ottoman Empire.
Race & Ethnicity Breakdown
| Ethnic Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mestizo (mixed Amerindian & European) | 80% |
| Indigenous / Amerindians | 8% |
| White | 3% |
| Black / Afro-Honduran | 2.9% |
| Other / Minor groups | ~6% |
Source: Estimates & Latinobarómetro 2024
Largest Cities in Honduras by Population
The largest cities in Honduras are concentrated in the central and northern regions, with Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula being the two major urban centers. These cities are key hubs for politics, commerce, and industry, driving much of the country’s urban population growth.
| Rank | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tegucigalpa | 996,658 |
| 2 | San Pedro Sula | 598,519 |
| 3 | La Ceiba | 176,212 |
| 4 | Choloma | 163,818 |
| 5 | El Progreso | 114,934 |
| 6 | Comayagua | 92,883 |
| 7 | Choluteca | 86,179 |
| 8 | Danlí | 64,976 |
| 9 | La Lima | 62,903 |
| 10 | Villanueva | 62,711 |
Source: Honduras National Institute of Statistics
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