Puerto Rico - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Puerto Rico was 21.80 as of 2012. Its highest value over the past 52 years was 31.27 in 2005, while its lowest value was 16.67 in 1986.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 17.62 |
| 1970 | 21.64 |
| 1976 | 22.46 |
| 1977 | 22.49 |
| 1978 | 21.49 |
| 1979 | 22.80 |
| 1980 | 22.67 |
| 1981 | 22.72 |
| 1982 | 22.03 |
| 1983 | 18.92 |
| 1984 | 21.00 |
| 1985 | 20.97 |
| 1986 | 16.67 |
| 1987 | 17.05 |
| 1988 | 20.60 |
| 1990 | 21.80 |
| 1991 | 20.85 |
| 1992 | 21.48 |
| 1993 | 26.28 |
| 1995 | 26.35 |
| 1996 | 26.24 |
| 1997 | 28.62 |
| 1998 | 28.08 |
| 1999 | 29.90 |
| 2000 | 28.52 |
| 2002 | 29.14 |
| 2003 | 30.96 |
| 2004 | 29.58 |
| 2005 | 31.27 |
| 2006 | 27.61 |
| 2007 | 23.16 |
| 2008 | 24.43 |
| 2010 | 19.10 |
| 2011 | 19.10 |
| 2012 | 21.80 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Puerto Rico was 10.12 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 29.90 in 1999, while its lowest value was 10.12 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 21.80 |
| 1991 | 20.85 |
| 1992 | 21.48 |
| 1993 | 26.28 |
| 1994 | 26.32 |
| 1995 | 26.35 |
| 1996 | 26.24 |
| 1997 | 28.62 |
| 1998 | 28.08 |
| 1999 | 29.90 |
| 2000 | 28.52 |
| 2001 | 27.46 |
| 2002 | 26.43 |
| 2003 | 25.42 |
| 2004 | 24.44 |
| 2005 | 23.48 |
| 2006 | 22.55 |
| 2007 | 21.65 |
| 2008 | 20.77 |
| 2009 | 19.92 |
| 2010 | 19.10 |
| 2011 | 19.10 |
| 2012 | 18.28 |
| 2013 | 17.42 |
| 2014 | 16.56 |
| 2015 | 15.78 |
| 2016 | 14.53 |
| 2017 | 13.26 |
| 2018 | 12.06 |
| 2019 | 11.06 |
| 2020 | 10.12 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Puerto Rico was 31.00 as of 2012. Its highest value over the past 52 years was 49.45 in 1998, while its lowest value was 30.00 in 2011.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 40.97 |
| 1970 | 35.93 |
| 1976 | 48.22 |
| 1977 | 44.17 |
| 1978 | 44.66 |
| 1979 | 44.98 |
| 1980 | 33.58 |
| 1981 | 43.44 |
| 1982 | 43.19 |
| 1983 | 40.13 |
| 1984 | 41.69 |
| 1985 | 42.31 |
| 1986 | 38.73 |
| 1987 | 39.61 |
| 1988 | 42.02 |
| 1990 | 43.03 |
| 1991 | 46.46 |
| 1992 | 43.54 |
| 1993 | 47.06 |
| 1995 | 43.80 |
| 1996 | 46.10 |
| 1997 | 48.13 |
| 1998 | 49.45 |
| 1999 | 47.08 |
| 2000 | 44.28 |
| 2002 | 45.15 |
| 2003 | 46.44 |
| 2004 | 47.06 |
| 2005 | 49.05 |
| 2006 | 44.19 |
| 2007 | 40.87 |
| 2008 | 37.11 |
| 2010 | 31.00 |
| 2011 | 30.00 |
| 2012 | 31.00 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Puerto Rico was 27.08 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 49.45 in 1998, while its lowest value was 27.08 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 43.03 |
| 1991 | 46.46 |
| 1992 | 43.54 |
| 1993 | 47.06 |
| 1994 | 45.43 |
| 1995 | 43.80 |
| 1996 | 46.10 |
| 1997 | 48.13 |
| 1998 | 49.45 |
| 1999 | 47.08 |
| 2000 | 44.28 |
| 2001 | 42.88 |
| 2002 | 41.49 |
| 2003 | 40.11 |
| 2004 | 38.75 |
| 2005 | 37.40 |
| 2006 | 36.08 |
| 2007 | 34.77 |
| 2008 | 33.49 |
| 2009 | 32.23 |
| 2010 | 31.00 |
| 2011 | 30.00 |
| 2012 | 29.88 |
| 2013 | 29.80 |
| 2014 | 29.76 |
| 2015 | 29.69 |
| 2016 | 29.63 |
| 2017 | 29.67 |
| 2018 | 29.74 |
| 2019 | 29.63 |
| 2020 | 27.08 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Puerto Rico was 26.40 as of 2012. Its highest value over the past 52 years was 39.89 in 2005, while its lowest value was 24.50 in 2011.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 28.96 |
| 1970 | 28.49 |
| 1976 | 35.02 |
| 1977 | 32.97 |
| 1978 | 32.76 |
| 1979 | 33.58 |
| 1980 | 28.00 |
| 1981 | 32.79 |
| 1982 | 32.50 |
| 1983 | 29.51 |
| 1984 | 31.26 |
| 1985 | 31.59 |
| 1986 | 27.66 |
| 1987 | 28.31 |
| 1988 | 31.05 |
| 1990 | 32.05 |
| 1991 | 33.72 |
| 1992 | 32.47 |
| 1993 | 36.70 |
| 1995 | 34.96 |
| 1996 | 35.93 |
| 1997 | 38.11 |
| 1998 | 38.41 |
| 1999 | 38.16 |
| 2000 | 36.04 |
| 2002 | 37.00 |
| 2003 | 38.50 |
| 2004 | 38.13 |
| 2005 | 39.89 |
| 2006 | 35.74 |
| 2007 | 31.81 |
| 2008 | 30.75 |
| 2010 | 25.00 |
| 2011 | 24.50 |
| 2012 | 26.40 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Puerto Rico was 19.31 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 38.81 in 1998, while its lowest value was 19.31 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 32.40 |
| 1991 | 33.66 |
| 1992 | 32.53 |
| 1993 | 36.70 |
| 1994 | 35.92 |
| 1995 | 35.14 |
| 1996 | 36.23 |
| 1997 | 38.42 |
| 1998 | 38.81 |
| 1999 | 38.52 |
| 2000 | 36.43 |
| 2001 | 35.21 |
| 2002 | 34.01 |
| 2003 | 32.82 |
| 2004 | 31.64 |
| 2005 | 30.49 |
| 2006 | 29.37 |
| 2007 | 28.26 |
| 2008 | 27.18 |
| 2009 | 26.13 |
| 2010 | 25.10 |
| 2011 | 24.62 |
| 2012 | 24.18 |
| 2013 | 23.74 |
| 2014 | 23.34 |
| 2015 | 22.96 |
| 2016 | 22.39 |
| 2017 | 21.89 |
| 2018 | 21.46 |
| 2019 | 21.03 |
| 2020 | 19.31 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Puerto Rico was 42.57 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 44.65 in 2006, while its lowest value was 34.84 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 34.84 |
| 1991 | 35.64 |
| 1992 | 36.34 |
| 1993 | 38.73 |
| 1994 | 38.48 |
| 1995 | 38.25 |
| 1996 | 39.13 |
| 1997 | 40.20 |
| 1998 | 40.27 |
| 1999 | 42.17 |
| 2000 | 40.31 |
| 2001 | 41.32 |
| 2002 | 42.33 |
| 2003 | 42.63 |
| 2004 | 42.41 |
| 2005 | 43.47 |
| 2006 | 44.65 |
| 2007 | 44.23 |
| 2008 | 43.33 |
| 2009 | 42.84 |
| 2010 | 42.37 |
| 2011 | 42.02 |
| 2012 | 41.69 |
| 2013 | 41.36 |
| 2014 | 40.99 |
| 2015 | 40.56 |
| 2016 | 41.10 |
| 2017 | 41.57 |
| 2018 | 42.02 |
| 2019 | 42.57 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Puerto Rico was 58.62 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 70.28 in 1998, while its lowest value was 58.62 in 2019.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 67.11 |
| 1991 | 68.83 |
| 1992 | 67.94 |
| 1993 | 68.94 |
| 1994 | 68.28 |
| 1995 | 67.59 |
| 1996 | 69.18 |
| 1997 | 69.85 |
| 1998 | 70.28 |
| 1999 | 68.19 |
| 2000 | 66.84 |
| 2001 | 66.90 |
| 2002 | 66.92 |
| 2003 | 66.69 |
| 2004 | 66.94 |
| 2005 | 66.88 |
| 2006 | 66.10 |
| 2007 | 65.31 |
| 2008 | 64.28 |
| 2009 | 63.51 |
| 2010 | 62.72 |
| 2011 | 62.09 |
| 2012 | 61.46 |
| 2013 | 60.78 |
| 2014 | 60.02 |
| 2015 | 59.16 |
| 2016 | 59.23 |
| 2017 | 59.22 |
| 2018 | 59.04 |
| 2019 | 58.62 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Puerto Rico was 50.32 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 54.90 in 2006, while its lowest value was 49.51 in 2015.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.22 |
| 1991 | 51.45 |
| 1992 | 51.39 |
| 1993 | 53.12 |
| 1994 | 52.67 |
| 1995 | 52.23 |
| 1996 | 53.45 |
| 1997 | 54.33 |
| 1998 | 54.58 |
| 1999 | 54.58 |
| 2000 | 52.97 |
| 2001 | 53.52 |
| 2002 | 54.07 |
| 2003 | 54.11 |
| 2004 | 54.12 |
| 2005 | 54.66 |
| 2006 | 54.90 |
| 2007 | 54.31 |
| 2008 | 53.35 |
| 2009 | 52.73 |
| 2010 | 52.12 |
| 2011 | 51.64 |
| 2012 | 51.17 |
| 2013 | 50.68 |
| 2014 | 50.14 |
| 2015 | 49.51 |
| 2016 | 49.83 |
| 2017 | 50.07 |
| 2018 | 50.23 |
| 2019 | 50.32 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Puerto Rico was 31.93 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 55 years was 38.24 in 2006, while its lowest value was 20.00 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 20.00 |
| 1970 | 23.72 |
| 1976 | 26.85 |
| 1977 | 27.71 |
| 1978 | 27.84 |
| 1979 | 27.86 |
| 1980 | 28.09 |
| 1981 | 28.47 |
| 1982 | 28.31 |
| 1983 | 26.77 |
| 1984 | 26.82 |
| 1985 | 28.16 |
| 1986 | 28.11 |
| 1987 | 29.27 |
| 1988 | 31.70 |
| 1990 | 30.91 |
| 1991 | 31.22 |
| 1992 | 32.11 |
| 1993 | 34.20 |
| 1995 | 33.66 |
| 1996 | 34.25 |
| 1997 | 35.17 |
| 1998 | 35.12 |
| 1999 | 36.67 |
| 2000 | 34.90 |
| 2002 | 36.26 |
| 2003 | 37.01 |
| 2004 | 36.56 |
| 2005 | 37.87 |
| 2006 | 38.24 |
| 2007 | 37.09 |
| 2008 | 36.50 |
| 2010 | 34.10 |
| 2011 | 33.30 |
| 2012 | 33.50 |
| 2015 | 31.93 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Puerto Rico was 32.29 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 36.58 in 1999, while its lowest value was 30.54 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 30.70 |
| 1991 | 30.94 |
| 1992 | 31.80 |
| 1993 | 33.99 |
| 1994 | 33.72 |
| 1995 | 33.45 |
| 1996 | 34.06 |
| 1997 | 35.04 |
| 1998 | 35.03 |
| 1999 | 36.58 |
| 2000 | 34.79 |
| 2001 | 34.64 |
| 2002 | 34.51 |
| 2003 | 34.38 |
| 2004 | 34.25 |
| 2005 | 34.12 |
| 2006 | 34.02 |
| 2007 | 33.92 |
| 2008 | 33.82 |
| 2009 | 33.73 |
| 2010 | 33.64 |
| 2011 | 32.99 |
| 2012 | 32.94 |
| 2013 | 32.87 |
| 2014 | 32.78 |
| 2015 | 32.74 |
| 2016 | 32.73 |
| 2017 | 32.65 |
| 2018 | 32.55 |
| 2019 | 32.48 |
| 2020 | 30.54 |
| 2021 | 32.29 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Puerto Rico was 64.94 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 55 years was 67.55 in 2011, while its lowest value was 30.46 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 30.46 |
| 1970 | 41.78 |
| 1976 | 41.36 |
| 1977 | 44.18 |
| 1978 | 44.31 |
| 1979 | 44.94 |
| 1980 | 53.82 |
| 1981 | 47.43 |
| 1982 | 47.84 |
| 1983 | 46.12 |
| 1984 | 46.45 |
| 1985 | 48.43 |
| 1986 | 49.13 |
| 1987 | 49.85 |
| 1988 | 52.22 |
| 1990 | 51.06 |
| 1991 | 50.47 |
| 1992 | 52.54 |
| 1993 | 55.10 |
| 1995 | 55.71 |
| 1996 | 55.42 |
| 1997 | 56.37 |
| 1998 | 56.26 |
| 1999 | 61.12 |
| 2000 | 59.09 |
| 2002 | 62.45 |
| 2003 | 63.45 |
| 2004 | 62.09 |
| 2005 | 63.53 |
| 2006 | 65.76 |
| 2007 | 65.25 |
| 2008 | 66.48 |
| 2010 | 66.47 |
| 2011 | 67.55 |
| 2012 | 65.94 |
| 2015 | 64.94 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Puerto Rico was 65.21 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 67.45 in 2011, while its lowest value was 50.35 in 1991.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 51.11 |
| 1991 | 50.35 |
| 1992 | 52.39 |
| 1993 | 55.07 |
| 1994 | 55.42 |
| 1995 | 55.79 |
| 1996 | 55.52 |
| 1997 | 56.52 |
| 1998 | 56.33 |
| 1999 | 61.17 |
| 2000 | 59.18 |
| 2001 | 59.77 |
| 2002 | 60.39 |
| 2003 | 61.04 |
| 2004 | 61.72 |
| 2005 | 62.44 |
| 2006 | 63.17 |
| 2007 | 63.94 |
| 2008 | 64.75 |
| 2009 | 65.60 |
| 2010 | 66.48 |
| 2011 | 67.45 |
| 2012 | 67.38 |
| 2013 | 67.20 |
| 2014 | 66.96 |
| 2015 | 66.88 |
| 2016 | 66.67 |
| 2017 | 66.18 |
| 2018 | 65.66 |
| 2019 | 65.51 |
| 2020 | 64.45 |
| 2021 | 65.21 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Puerto Rico was 49.17 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 55 years was 65.67 in 1960, while its lowest value was 49.17 in 2015.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 65.67 |
| 1970 | 56.78 |
| 1976 | 64.91 |
| 1977 | 62.72 |
| 1978 | 62.83 |
| 1979 | 62.00 |
| 1980 | 52.19 |
| 1981 | 60.02 |
| 1982 | 59.18 |
| 1983 | 58.04 |
| 1984 | 57.74 |
| 1985 | 58.14 |
| 1986 | 57.22 |
| 1987 | 58.72 |
| 1988 | 60.71 |
| 1990 | 60.54 |
| 1991 | 61.86 |
| 1992 | 61.12 |
| 1993 | 62.07 |
| 1995 | 60.42 |
| 1996 | 61.80 |
| 1997 | 62.39 |
| 1998 | 62.42 |
| 1999 | 60.00 |
| 2000 | 59.06 |
| 2002 | 58.06 |
| 2003 | 58.33 |
| 2004 | 58.88 |
| 2005 | 59.61 |
| 2006 | 58.15 |
| 2007 | 56.84 |
| 2008 | 54.90 |
| 2010 | 51.30 |
| 2011 | 49.30 |
| 2012 | 50.80 |
| 2015 | 49.17 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Puerto Rico was 49.51 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 62.18 in 1998, while its lowest value was 47.38 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 60.07 |
| 1991 | 61.45 |
| 1992 | 60.69 |
| 1993 | 61.72 |
| 1994 | 60.84 |
| 1995 | 59.96 |
| 1996 | 61.35 |
| 1997 | 62.00 |
| 1998 | 62.18 |
| 1999 | 59.80 |
| 2000 | 58.79 |
| 2001 | 57.96 |
| 2002 | 57.14 |
| 2003 | 56.32 |
| 2004 | 55.49 |
| 2005 | 54.65 |
| 2006 | 53.85 |
| 2007 | 53.04 |
| 2008 | 52.23 |
| 2009 | 51.42 |
| 2010 | 50.59 |
| 2011 | 48.91 |
| 2012 | 48.89 |
| 2013 | 48.91 |
| 2014 | 48.95 |
| 2015 | 48.95 |
| 2016 | 49.09 |
| 2017 | 49.33 |
| 2018 | 49.57 |
| 2019 | 49.58 |
| 2020 | 47.38 |
| 2021 | 49.51 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Puerto Rico was 40.02 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 55 years was 47.81 in 1997, while its lowest value was 39.58 in 1980.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 42.24 |
| 1970 | 39.62 |
| 1976 | 44.94 |
| 1977 | 44.32 |
| 1978 | 44.43 |
| 1979 | 44.00 |
| 1980 | 39.58 |
| 1981 | 43.34 |
| 1982 | 42.91 |
| 1983 | 41.59 |
| 1984 | 41.39 |
| 1985 | 42.27 |
| 1986 | 41.79 |
| 1987 | 43.08 |
| 1988 | 45.14 |
| 1990 | 44.59 |
| 1991 | 45.64 |
| 1992 | 45.57 |
| 1993 | 47.16 |
| 1995 | 46.10 |
| 1996 | 46.88 |
| 1997 | 47.81 |
| 1998 | 47.55 |
| 1999 | 47.36 |
| 2000 | 45.94 |
| 2002 | 46.24 |
| 2003 | 46.71 |
| 2004 | 46.64 |
| 2005 | 47.70 |
| 2006 | 47.20 |
| 2007 | 46.03 |
| 2008 | 44.87 |
| 2009 | 43.20 |
| 2010 | 41.90 |
| 2011 | 40.50 |
| 2012 | 41.60 |
| 2015 | 40.02 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Puerto Rico was 40.33 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 47.83 in 1998, while its lowest value was 38.39 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.62 |
| 1991 | 45.39 |
| 1992 | 45.47 |
| 1993 | 47.10 |
| 1994 | 46.54 |
| 1995 | 45.98 |
| 1996 | 46.94 |
| 1997 | 47.76 |
| 1998 | 47.83 |
| 1999 | 47.53 |
| 2000 | 46.10 |
| 2001 | 45.63 |
| 2002 | 45.16 |
| 2003 | 44.70 |
| 2004 | 44.24 |
| 2005 | 43.77 |
| 2006 | 43.34 |
| 2007 | 42.91 |
| 2008 | 42.48 |
| 2009 | 42.05 |
| 2010 | 41.61 |
| 2011 | 40.48 |
| 2012 | 40.45 |
| 2013 | 40.41 |
| 2014 | 40.38 |
| 2015 | 40.36 |
| 2016 | 40.40 |
| 2017 | 40.46 |
| 2018 | 40.50 |
| 2019 | 40.46 |
| 2020 | 38.39 |
| 2021 | 40.33 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
