Cuba is a country in Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 10.9 million people (UN estimate), the 87th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 87th
Cubaキューバ
Region
Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 10.9 million (87th)
Area
109,884 km² (102nd)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Cuba in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 10.9 million, the 87th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/11 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 109,884 km², the 102nd largest of the 193. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 100.
Joining the United Nations
Cuba joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Cuba’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Cuba on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Cuba, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 13 UN member states in Caribbean. The one with the most people is Haiti.