The number of employed persons in Puerto Rico increased to 1172 Thousand in February of 2026 from 1171 Thousand in January of 2026. Employed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 1086.84 Thousand from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1301.00 Thousand in April of 2006 and a record low of 928.00 Thousand in October of 2017. source: Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos, Puerto Rico



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 1172.00 1171.00 Thousand Feb 2026
Employment Rate 42.30 42.30 percent Feb 2026
Government Payrolls 193.30 192.70 Thousand Feb 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 44.70 44.80 percent Feb 2026
Manufacturing Payrolls 80.30 80.10 Thousand Feb 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 952.90 945.70 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployed Persons 67.00 69.00 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.40 5.60 percent Feb 2026


Puerto Rico Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1172.00 1171.00 1301.00 928.00 1990 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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