Total weekly hours worked of employed persons in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Total weekly hours worked of employed persons was 44,377 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons in Puerto Rico, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 44,377 for total weekly hours worked of employed persons in 2027.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total weekly hours worked of employed persons in Puerto Rico peaked at 45,260 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 34,833, in 2014.
Puerto Rico ranks 141st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 45,248 | — |
| 2006 | 45,260 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 44,360 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 42,704 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 39,119 | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 37,333 | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 36,253 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 36,250 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 35,682 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 34,833 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 35,388 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 35,807 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 35,887 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 36,759 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 37,940 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 36,311 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 41,116 | +13.2% |
| 2022 | 42,760 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 43,427 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 44,131 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 44,237 | +0.2% |
| 2026 | 44,318 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 44,377 | +0.1% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 44,377 is below the median for high income countries, which is 111,042, 40% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 44,377 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 127,131, 35% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43,338 | 39,119 | 45,260 | 5 |
| 2010s | 36,213 | 34,833 | 37,940 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42,585 | 36,311 | 44,377 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 138 Bosnia and Herzegovina 47,007 compare
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- 143 Namibia 40,898 compare
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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 total weekly hours worked of employed persons in Puerto Rico?
- Total weekly hours worked of employed persons in Puerto Rico was 44,377 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest total weekly hours worked of employed persons recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 45,260 in 2006.
- What is the lowest total weekly hours worked of employed persons recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,833 in 2014.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for total weekly hours worked of employed persons?
- Puerto Rico ranks 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is total weekly hours worked of employed persons rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates). 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. This indicator refers to total weekly hours actually worked of employed persons in their main job. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.