The number of unemployed persons in Puerto Rico increased to 87 Thousand in July of 2026 from 81 Thousand in June of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 145.67 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 1184.00 1171.00 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Rate 42.80 42.30 percent Jul 2026
Government Payrolls 186.60 189.00 Thousand Jul 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 46.00 45.20 percent Jul 2026
Manufacturing Payrolls 81.10 80.60 Thousand Jul 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 944.90 949.10 Thousand Jul 2026
Unemployed Persons 87.00 81.00 Thousand Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.80 6.40 percent Jul 2026


Puerto Rico Unemployed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
87.00 81.00 226.00 63.00 1990 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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