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

Latest (2027)
44,377
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
141st
of 188 countries
All-time high
45,260
in 2006
All-time low
34,833
in 2014
Years of data
23
2005–2027

Total weekly hours worked of employed persons in Puerto Rico, 2005–2027

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k2005201620272005: 45.2k2006: 45.3k2007: 44.4k2008: 42.7k2009: 39.1k2010: 37.3k2011: 36.3k2012: 36.2k2013: 35.7k2014: 34.8k2015: 35.4k2016: 35.8k2017: 35.9k2018: 36.8k2019: 37.9k2020: 36.3k2021: 41.1k2022: 42.8k2023: 43.4k2024: 44.1k2025: 44.2k2026: 44.3k2027: 44.4k

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

Annual values for Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates) in Puerto Rico, 2005 to 2027.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  3. 140 Armenia 45,874 compare
  4. 142 Palestine, State of 43,883 compare
  5. 143 Namibia 40,898 compare
  6. 144 Botswana 40,839 compare

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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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Indicator
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
Last refreshed

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.