Employment Rate in Puerto Rico increased to 42.80 percent in July from 42.30 percent in June of 2026. Employment Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 39.23 percent from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 44.70 percent in March of 2006 and a record low of 33.40 percent in September of 2014. source: Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos, Puerto Rico



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 1184.00 1171.00 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Rate 42.80 42.30 percent Jul 2026
Government Payrolls 186.60 189.00 Thousand Jul 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 46.00 45.20 percent Jul 2026
Manufacturing Payrolls 81.10 80.60 Thousand Jul 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 944.90 949.10 Thousand Jul 2026
Unemployed Persons 87.00 81.00 Thousand Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.80 6.40 percent Jul 2026


Puerto Rico Employment Rate
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
42.80 42.30 44.70 33.40 1990 - 2026 percent Monthly
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