The number of employed persons in Puerto Rico decreased to 1159 Thousand in May of 2026 from 1165 Thousand in April of 2026. Employed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 1087.37 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 1159.00 1165.00 Thousand May 2026
Employment Rate 41.90 42.10 percent May 2026
Government Payrolls 193.40 193.30 Thousand May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 44.30 44.50 percent May 2026
Manufacturing Payrolls 80.40 80.50 Thousand May 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 959.50 958.00 Thousand May 2026
Unemployed Persons 67.00 65.00 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.50 5.30 percent May 2026


Puerto Rico Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1159.00 1165.00 1301.00 928.00 1990 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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