Labor Force Participation Rate in Puerto Rico decreased to 44.50 percent in April from 44.70 percent in March of 2026. Labor Force Participation Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 44.49 percent from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 49.80 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of 38.50 percent in October of 2017. source: Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos, Puerto Rico



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 1165.00 1169.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Employment Rate 42.10 42.30 percent Apr 2026
Government Payrolls 195.70 195.50 Thousand Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 44.50 44.70 percent Apr 2026
Manufacturing Payrolls 80.50 80.50 Thousand Apr 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 960.30 956.80 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployed Persons 65.00 66.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.30 5.40 percent Apr 2026


Puerto Rico Labor Force Participation Rate
The labour force participation rate is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
44.50 44.70 49.80 38.50 1990 - 2026 percent Monthly
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