Government Payrolls in Puerto Rico increased by 193 thousand in February of 2026. Government Payrolls in Puerto Rico averaged 263.44 Thousand from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 401.90 Thousand in July of 1996 and a record low of 187.60 Thousand in July of 2025. 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 Government Payrolls
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
193.30 192.70 401.90 187.60 1990 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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