Leading Economic Index Puerto Rico decreased 0.60 percent in February of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Puerto Rico averaged 0.65 percent from 1981 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 27.40 percent in November of 2018 and a record low of -22.60 percent in November of 2017. source: Statistical Institute of Puerto Rico



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bankruptcies 206.00 250.00 Companies Apr 2026
Changes in Inventories -5125.20 -5146.60 USD Million Dec 2025
Leading Economic Index -0.60 0.30 percent Feb 2026


Puerto Rico Economic Activity YoY
In Puerto Rico, the economic activity index summarizes the behavior of four major monthly economic indicators. Up to March 2012, these indicators were: total non-farm payroll employment, cement sales, gasoline consumption, and electric power consumption. As of April 2012, the electric power consumption variable was replaced by the electric power generation variable as the fourth indicator.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.60 0.30 27.40 -22.60 1981 - 2026 percent Monthly
January 1980=100