Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate was 0.6006 % change on previous year in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Puerto Rico, 1977–2012
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 0.6006 % change on previous year for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 125.6% on the previous year and down 70.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Puerto Rico peaked at 8.28 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -5.42 % change on previous year, in 1983.
Puerto Rico ranks 56th of 130 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 3.2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0.4727 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 1979 | 0.0431 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 1980 | 0.8472 % change on previous year | +1865.8% |
| 1981 | 1.36 % change on previous year | +60.9% |
| 1982 | -0.5795 % change on previous year | -142.5% |
| 1983 | -5.42 % change on previous year | +835.7% |
| 1984 | 0.1531 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 1985 | 5 % change on previous year | +3165.7% |
| 1986 | -0.174 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 1987 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -2481.7% |
| 1988 | 8.28 % change on previous year | +99.9% |
| 1991 | 0.9932 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 1992 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +187.1% |
| 1993 | 6.53 % change on previous year | +128.9% |
| 1996 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 1997 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +54.2% |
| 1998 | -0.1621 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 1999 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -2827.2% |
| 2000 | -4.84 % change on previous year | -209.4% |
| 2003 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -142.5% |
| 2004 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -159.2% |
| 2005 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -394.9% |
| 2006 | 0.9638 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 2007 | -3 % change on previous year | -411.2% |
| 2008 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 2011 | -2.35 % change on previous year | +47.7% |
| 2012 | 0.6006 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 0.6006 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1906 % change on previous year, 3.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 0.6006 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.7919 % change on previous year, 76% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Puerto Rico changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +3165.7% | 0.1531 % change on previous year | 5 % change on previous year |
| 1999 | +2827.2% | -0.1621 % change on previous year | 4.42 % change on previous year |
| 1987 | +2481.7% | -0.174 % change on previous year | 4.14 % change on previous year |
| 1980 | +1865.8% | 0.0431 % change on previous year | 0.8472 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.24 % change on previous year | 0.0431 % change on previous year | 3.2 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 1.51 % change on previous year | -5.42 % change on previous year | 8.28 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.73 % change on previous year | -0.1621 % change on previous year | 6.53 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -0.5752 % change on previous year | -4.84 % change on previous year | 3.59 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | -0.8727 % change on previous year | -2.35 % change on previous year | 0.6006 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 53 Ireland 0.6651 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.626 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Austria 0.6243 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Bahamas 0.5764 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Panama 0.5734 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Slovenia 0.551 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Puerto Rico
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -2.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -2.19 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -2.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.5786 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,139 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 142.52 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 521.69 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 473.93 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 995.62 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Puerto Rico?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Puerto Rico was 0.6006 % change on previous year in 2012, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 8.28 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.42 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate?
- Puerto Rico ranks 56th out of 130 countries with data for 2012.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.8%. 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 Female labor force participation rates slopes, 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 Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Female labor force participation rates slopes Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.