Puerto Rico's Macroeconomic Analysis:
Nominal GDP of USD 118 billion in 2023.
Nominal GDP of USD 113 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 34,877 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 36,367 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 0.8% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 0.9% over the last decade.
Sector Analysis
In 2020, services accounted for 48% of overall GDP, manufacturing 48%, other industrial activity 3%, and agriculture 1%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 63% of GDP in 2020, government consumption 8%, fixed investment 12%, and net exports 17%.Main Economic Indicators
Economic growthThe economy recorded an average annual decrease of 0.9% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Puerto Rico, go to our dedicated page.
Unemployment
The unemployment rate averaged 10.7% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Puerto Rico's unemployment click here.
Inflation
Inflation averaged 1.3% in the decade to 2023. Go to our Puerto Rico inflation page for extra insight.
Economic situation in Puerto Rico
The economy likely remained downbeat in Q1 FY 2025 (July–September 2024). Economic activity—a proxy for GDP growth—remained entrenched in negative territory, despite contracting slightly less sharply compared to the previous quarter; moreover, merchandise exports declined at a steeper rate than in Q4 FY 2024, and electricity production swung into contraction. On the flipside, both cement production and sales posted improved readings, pointing to a recovery in the construction sector. In politics, gubernatorial elections on November 5 resulted in a win for incumbent New Progressive Party candidate Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon. Her victory signals policy continuity and could strengthen momentum for statehood; however, progress may be hindered by challenges posed under the renewed Trump presidency.Puerto Rico Economic Forecasts
Projections out to 2034.16 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 6 expert analysts.
Want to get insight on the economic outlook for Puerto Rico in the coming years? FocusEconomics collects projections out to 2034 on 16 economic indicators for Puerto Rico from a panel of 6 analysts at the leading national, regional and global forecast institutions. These projections are then validated by our in-house team of economists and data analysts, and averaged to provide one Consensus Forecast you can rely on for each indicator. This means you avoid the risk of relying on out of date, biased or outlier forecasts. Our Consensus Forecasts can be visualized in whichever way best suits your needs, including via interactive online dashboards , direct data delivery and executive-style reports which combine analysts' projections with timely written analysis from our in-house team of economists on the latest developments in the Puerto Rico economy. To download a sample report on the Puerto Rico's economy, click here. To get in touch with our team for more information, fill in the form at the bottom of this page.