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🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
Population: 3,184,835 in 2025 for Puerto Rico (North America), position 132 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Puerto Rico: $40,620 /inh. (2025), ranking 40 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 6 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Puerto Rico, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: childcare (1/186), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186).
Weaknesses – Puerto Rico, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Adult obesity (182/196), Obesity among adult men (180/196), GDP growth (191/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Puerto Rico has $40,620 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Puerto Rico has 6 %, close to the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- GDP growth: Puerto Rico has 0.3 %, below the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $40,620 /inh. | 2025 | 40 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $52,196 /inh. | 2025 | 48 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $27,320 /inh. | 2025 | 54 of 205 |
| GDP | $129.4B | 2025 | 65 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $166.2B | 2025 | 88 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.9 % | 2025 | 152 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 189 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 0.3 % | 2025 | 191 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.3 % | 2025 | 70 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 1 LCU/$ | 2025 | 160 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 84.1 % | 2025 | 8 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 14 % | 2025 | 103 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 6 % | 2025 | 111 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 14.7 % | 2025 | 143 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 12.6 % | 2025 | 156 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 40.2 % | 2025 | 164 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 42.8 % | 2025 | 168 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 1.1 % | 2025 | 172 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 46.9 % | 2025 | 65 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 90.5 % | 2025 | 87 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 43.6 % | 2025 | 98 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 3,882,000 arr. | 2020 | 46 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $2.9B | 2020 | 46 of 201 |
Public finances 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 0.4 % | 2015 | 75 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 7.7 % | 2025 | 174 of 187 |
Economic structure 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 44 % | 2025 | 1 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 47 % | 2025 | 8 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 78.7 % | 2025 | 37 of 189 |
| Services | 51.9 % | 2025 | 137 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 14.2 % | 2025 | 167 of 185 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.7 % | 2025 | 182 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 25.3 % | 2025 | 3 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 53 % | 2025 | 11 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 45.3 yrs | 2023 | 12 of 226 |
| Urban population | 94.3 % | 2025 | 20 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 57.5 per 100 | 2025 | 89 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.2 per 100 girls | 2024 | 99 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 63.5 % | 2025 | 125 of 213 |
| Population | 3,184,835 inhab. | 2025 | 132 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 88.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 203 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 47 % | 2025 | 203 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 11.2 % | 2025 | 210 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female life expectancy at birth | 85.4 yrs | 2024 | 20 of 213 |
| Death rate | 10.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 32 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.9 yrs | 2024 | 37 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 67.5 yrs | 2023 | 42 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 78.3 yrs | 2024 | 47 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 49 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 6.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 57 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 11.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 65 of 183 |
| Population growth | -0.55 % | 2025 | 197 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 5.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 207 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 0.92 children/woman | 2024 | 210 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic sanitation | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 1 per 100,000 | 2024 | 3 of 206 |
Body and lifestyle 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average height of men | 172.1 cm | 2014 | 84 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 5.9 L/person | 2024 | 86 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 159.2 cm | 2014 | 93 of 198 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10.9 % | 2024 | 142 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 47.8 % | 2024 | 175 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 36.2 % | 2024 | 180 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 42.4 % | 2024 | 182 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent prayer | 85.7 % | 2022 | 16 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 53.5 % | 2022 | 37 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 38 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 86.3 % | 2022 | 39 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 88.8 % | 2020 | 40 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.2 % | 2020 | 56 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 10.4 % | 2020 | 59 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.5 | 2003 | 95 of 204 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 6.9 % | 2024 | 96 of 212 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.3 % | 2020 | 142 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.1 % | 2020 | 154 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.04 | 2003 | 174 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 189 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 361.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 29 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 501 km | 2026 | 103 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 18.2 ° | 2026 | 107 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 8,870 km² | 2024 | 164 of 212 |
| Total area | 8,870 km² | 2024 | 165 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,054 mm | 2022 | 29 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,205 m³/inh. | 2022 | 99 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 261 m | 2026 | 123 of 166 |
| Highest point | 1,338 m | 2026 | 145 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 8.1 % | 2015 | 162 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 49.7 % | 2024 | 59 of 210 |
| Arable land | 6.6 % | 2024 | 124 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 18.5 % | 2024 | 152 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 6.6 % | 2025 | 174 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.54 | 2025 | 65 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.57 | 2025 | 69 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.28 | 2025 | 74 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.39 | 2025 | 80 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.37 | 2025 | 88 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.42 | 2025 | 140 of 203 |
Women's rights 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 34 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 80 /100 | 2025 | 57 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 39.3 /100 | 2025 | 160 of 186 |
Justice and security 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 14.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 164 of 192 |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 4 % | 1996 | 4 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 67.6 % | 1996 | 23 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.8 % | 2004 | 41 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 11 per 100,000 | 2023 | 47 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 13.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 77 of 213 |
Work and social rights 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 58.9 % | 2022 | 96 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 13 yrs | 2025 | 17 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has about 3,184,835 inhabitants (2025), ranking 132 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Puerto Rico?
GDP per capita is $40,620 /inh. (2025): Puerto Rico ranks 40 out of 211 countries.
What is the unemployment rate in Puerto Rico?
The unemployment rate is 6 % (2025); Puerto Rico ranks 111 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Puerto Rico stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Puerto Rico has $40,620 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Puerto Rico come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.