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Puerto Rico Economic Data & Projections

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.

Share of the region's population
Share of the region's GDP

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%.

GDP by economic sector
GDP by type of expenditure

Main Economic Indicators

Economic growth

The 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.

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Puerto Rico Economic Indicators

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Population (million) 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.2
GDP (USD bn) 105 103 106 114 118
GDP per capita (USD) 31,972 31,483 32,714 35,041 36,367
GNP (USD bn) 70.8 70.4 73.4 78.5 81.6
GNP per capita (USD) 21,522 21,477 22,549 24,214 25,154
Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) 1.7 -4.2 0.4 3.6 0.6
Private Consumption (ann. var. %) 4.4 -5.0 22.2 6.6 3.2
Government Consumption (ann. var. %) 6.7 -1.1 3.0 -0.4 0.3
Fixed Investment (ann. var. %) 1.6 -34.4 19.7 5.7 2.8
Exports (G&S, ann. var. %) -12.2 -2.2 -7.2 6.4 12.7
Imports (G&S, ann. var. %) -4.3 -16.5 18.4 10.3 5.6
Unemployment (% of active population, aop) 8.3 8.9 7.9 6.0 5.9
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) 0.7 -1.7 2.7 7.2 2.3
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) 0.5 0.0 0.2 4.6 5.4
Current Account Balance (USD bn) -4.9 14.3 7.0 0.3 0.1
Current Account Balance (% of GDP) -4.6 13.9 6.6 0.3 0.1
Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) 14.3 17.7 12.9 7.6 7.2
Merchandise Exports (USD bn) 63.7 62.2 57.9 59.7 63.6
Merchandise Imports (USD bn) 49.4 44.5 45.1 52.2 56.4
Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) 5.2 -2.3 -7.0 3.1 6.5
Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) 6.3 -9.9 1.2 15.8 8.1
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