Indicators of economy in Puerto Rico (US)

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Location

GDP per capita: 39,344 USD (PPP: 50,248 intl$) · Total GDP: 126.0 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Puerto Rico (US) is 2,155 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 126.03 billion USD 39,344 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 25,860 USD
GDP (PPP) 50,248 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 126.03 39,344
2023 118.48 36,981
2022 113.84 35,354
2021 106.43 32,619
2020 103.13 31,427
2019 105.13 31,831
2018 100.96 30,680
2017 103.45 30,328
2016 104.34 29,978
2015 103.38 29,242
2014 102.45 28,576
2013 102.45 28,212
2012 101.56 27,742
2011 100.35 27,170
2010 98.38 26,415
2009 96.39 25,769
2008 93.64 24,898
2007 89.52 23,665
2006 87.28 22,936
2005 83.91 21,959
2004 80.32 20,989
2003 74.83 19,557
2002 71.62 18,731
2001 69.21 18,123
2000 61.70 16,192
1999 57.84 15,221
1998 54.09 14,304
1997 48.19 12,818
1996 45.34 12,173
1995 42.65 11,579
1994 39.69 10,876
1993 36.92 10,212
1992 34.63 9,659
1991 32.29 9,064
1990 30.60 8,653
1989 28.16 8,033
1988 26.39 7,595
1987 24.03 6,980
1986 22.01 6,455
1985 20.29 6,008
1984 19.16 5,730
1983 17.28 5,218
1982 16.76 5,115
1981 15.96 4,921
1980 14.44 4,503
1979 12.75 4,025
1978 11.17 3,568
1977 9.91 3,209
1976 8.97 2,946
1975 8.20 2,738
1974 7.68 2,615
1973 7.00 2,432
1972 6.33 2,246
1971 5.65 2,044
1970 5.03 1,852
1969 4.46 1,662
1968 3.94 1,481
1967 3.53 1,335
1966 3.17 1,208
1965 2.88 1,111
1964 2.57 1,006
1963 2.33 932
1962 2.09 855
1961 1.87 777
1960 1.69 718

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Puerto Rico (US) play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Puerto Rico (US) Per Capita
Imports 53.87 billion USD (42.7% of GDP)
Exports 65.38 billion USD (51.9% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Data on government debt, budget deficit/surplus, and household debt is being collected.

Note: Household debt data represents domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP) from World Bank. This indicator includes credit to both households and non-financial corporations, providing an approximation of household debt levels.

Corruption in Puerto Rico (US)

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 6.0%
2024 5.6%
2023 5.7%
2022 6.0%
2021 7.9%
2020 8.9%
2019 8.3%
2018 9.2%
2017 10.8%
2016 11.8%
2015 12.0%
2014 13.9%
2013 14.3%
2012 14.5%
2011 15.7%
2010 16.1%
2009 15.0%
2008 11.5%
2007 10.9%
2006 11.0%
2005 11.4%
2004 10.3%
2003 11.8%
2002 11.9%
2001 11.4%
2000 10.1%
1999 11.8%
1998 13.5%
1997 13.8%
1996 13.6%
1995 13.9%
1994 14.6%
1993 16.9%
1992 16.9%
1991 16.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Puerto Rico (US) in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Puerto Rico (US) is 39,344 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 50,248 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Puerto Rico (US)?

The main economic sectors in Puerto Rico (US) include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Explore key economic indicators of Puerto Rico (US) including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Puerto Rico (US)'s economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Puerto Rico (US)'s economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026