Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 40.39 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Puerto Rico, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Puerto Rico stood at 40.39.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Puerto Rico peaked at 42.29 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 32.97, in 2014.
That places Puerto Rico 164th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 38.26 | — |
| 1992 | 37.85 | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 39.15 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 39.8 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 39.68 | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 40.49 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 41.12 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 41.15 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 41.74 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 41.31 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 40.82 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 40.68 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 41.21 | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 41.86 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 42.29 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 42.03 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 41.09 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 39.66 | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 36.72 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 35.15 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 34.14 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 34.11 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 33.68 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 32.97 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 33.46 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 33.65 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 34.11 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 35.03 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 35.39 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 35.76 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 38.03 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 39.32 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 39.72 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 40.21 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 40.22 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 40.28 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 40.39 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.92 | 37.85 | 41.74 | 9 |
| 2000s | 40.77 | 36.72 | 42.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.17 | 32.97 | 35.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.24 | 35.76 | 40.39 | 8 |
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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-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Puerto Rico?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Puerto Rico was 40.39 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 42.29 in 2005.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.97 in 2014.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Puerto Rico ranks 164th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.