Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.129 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico is 0.129 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 61.8% on the previous year and up 105.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico peaked at 5.14 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -3.48 % change on previous year, in 2011.
That places Puerto Rico 139th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 1993 | 4.88 % change on previous year | +258.7% |
| 1994 | 0.2515 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 1995 | 0.1738 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 1996 | 2.88 % change on previous year | +1559.1% |
| 1997 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 0.7367 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 1999 | 0.545 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 2000 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -497.8% |
| 2001 | 0.7681 % change on previous year | -135.4% |
| 2002 | 0.6545 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +124.5% |
| 2004 | 0.259 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 2005 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +871.1% |
| 2006 | -0.724 % change on previous year | -128.8% |
| 2007 | -2.1 % change on previous year | +189.7% |
| 2008 | -2.69 % change on previous year | +28.3% |
| 2009 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 2010 | -2.97 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 2011 | -3.48 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 2012 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 2013 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2014 | -2.92 % change on previous year | +60.1% |
| 2015 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2016 | -0.1787 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 2017 | -2.24 % change on previous year | +1152.2% |
| 2018 | -0.9158 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 2019 | 0.8318 % change on previous year | -190.8% |
| 2020 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +150.3% |
| 2021 | 5.14 % change on previous year | +147.1% |
| 2022 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 2023 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2024 | 1.58 % change on previous year | +34.1% |
| 2025 | 0.6118 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 2026 | 0.3378 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2027 | 0.129 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 0.129 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0783 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 0.129 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.06 % change on previous year, 12% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +1559.1% | 0.1738 % change on previous year | 2.88 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | -1152.2% | -0.1787 % change on previous year | -2.24 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | +871.1% | 0.259 % change on previous year | 2.51 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.96 % change on previous year | 0.1738 % change on previous year | 4.88 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -0.5433 % change on previous year | -3.42 % change on previous year | 2.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.66 % change on previous year | -3.48 % change on previous year | 0.8318 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.56 % change on previous year | 0.129 % change on previous year | 5.14 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 136 Samoa 0.2627 % change on previous year compare
- 137 North Korea 0.2604 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Norway 0.2183 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Netherlands 0.1112 % change on previous year compare
- 141 French Polynesia 0.0877 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Denmark 0.0688 % 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 labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Puerto Rico was 0.129 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 5.14 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.48 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Puerto Rico ranks 139th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.8%. 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 Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), 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 Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.