Female labor force participation rates in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Female labor force participation rates was 36.85 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
36.85
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
160th
of 186 countries
All-time high
37.92
in 2006
All-time low
30.61
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Female labor force participation rates in Puerto Rico, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates in Puerto Rico is 36.85, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates in Puerto Rico peaked at 37.92 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 30.61, in 1990.
That places Puerto Rico 160th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Female labor force participation rates in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30.61 | — |
| 1991 | 31.17 | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 31.93 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 33.96 | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 33.72 | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 33.49 | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 33.97 | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 34.87 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 34.74 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 36.37 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 34.73 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 35.36 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 35.99 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 36.73 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 36.23 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 37.57 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 37.92 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 37.02 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 36.17 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 34.88 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 33.86 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 33.03 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 32.76 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 32.48 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 31.87 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 31.88 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 32.23 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 32.5 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 33 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 33.29 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 33.8 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 35.6 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 35.92 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 36.29 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 36.68 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 36.85 | +0.5% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 36.85 is below the median for high income countries, which is 55.09, 67% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 36.85 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 52.47, 70% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.48 | 30.61 | 36.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.26 | 34.73 | 37.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.69 | 31.87 | 33.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.86 | 33.8 | 36.85 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
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 in Puerto Rico?
- Female labor force participation rates in Puerto Rico was 36.85 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 37.92 in 2006.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.61 in 1990.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for female labor force participation rates?
- Puerto Rico ranks 160th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force participation rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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