The number of unemployed persons in Puerto Rico increased to 67 Thousand in May of 2026 from 65 Thousand in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 145.96 Thousand from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 226.00 Thousand in August of 1993 and a record low of 63.00 Thousand in May of 2025. 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 Unemployed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
67.00 65.00 226.00 63.00 1990 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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