Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 0.2361 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 0.2361 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 85.9% on the previous year and down 77.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico peaked at 6.29 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -7.26 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Puerto Rico 135th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.452 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 4.9 % change on previous year | +984.7% |
| 1994 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 1995 | 0.9597 % change on previous year | -68.4% |
| 1996 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +236.7% |
| 1997 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1998 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1999 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +116.9% |
| 2000 | -0.2492 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2001 | -0.711 % change on previous year | +185.4% |
| 2002 | 0.0411 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 2003 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +3924.9% |
| 2004 | 1.93 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 2005 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2006 | -0.3433 % change on previous year | -125.9% |
| 2007 | -2.01 % change on previous year | +485.3% |
| 2008 | -3.29 % change on previous year | +63.8% |
| 2009 | -7.26 % change on previous year | +120.6% |
| 2010 | -4.22 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 2011 | -3.02 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2012 | -0.3523 % change on previous year | -88.3% |
| 2013 | -1.59 % change on previous year | +352.0% |
| 2014 | -2.46 % change on previous year | +54.7% |
| 2015 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -141.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0481 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 2017 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -2447.0% |
| 2018 | 0.8615 % change on previous year | -176.3% |
| 2019 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +112.6% |
| 2020 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 2021 | 6.29 % change on previous year | +341.4% |
| 2022 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2023 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 2024 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 2025 | 0.2361 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.36 % change on previous year | 0.452 % change on previous year | 4.9 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -0.8913 % change on previous year | -7.26 % change on previous year | 1.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.9002 % change on previous year | -4.22 % change on previous year | 1.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.44 % change on previous year | 0.2361 % change on previous year | 6.29 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 132 Sweden 0.2643 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Netherlands 0.2554 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Greece 0.2455 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Republic of Korea 0.2353 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Denmark 0.2279 % change on previous year compare
- 138 United States of America 0.2102 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Puerto Rico
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 521.69 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.5786 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -2.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,139 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -2.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 473.93 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -2.19 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 142.52 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 995.62 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico was 0.2361 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 6.29 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.26 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Puerto Rico ranks 135th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.