Labor Force Participation Rate in Puerto Rico decreased to 44.30 percent in May from 44.50 percent in April 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 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 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
44.30 44.50 49.80 38.50 1990 - 2026 percent Monthly
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