The number of unemployed persons in Puerto Rico remained unchanged at 70 Thousand in December of 2025 from 70 Thousand in November of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 146.90 Thousand from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 226.00 Thousand in August of 1993 and a record low of 64.00 Thousand in May of 2025. source: Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos, Puerto Rico



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 1185.00 1179.00 Thousand Dec 2025
Employment Rate 42.90 42.70 percent Dec 2025
Government Payrolls 203.60 200.90 Thousand Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 45.40 45.20 percent Dec 2025
Manufacturing Payrolls 82.70 82.80 Thousand Dec 2025
Non Farm Payrolls 981.70 973.80 Thousand Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 70.00 70.00 Thousand Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 5.60 5.60 percent Dec 2025


Puerto Rico Unemployed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
70.00 70.00 226.00 64.00 1990 - 2025 Thousand Monthly
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