GDP per capita in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: GDP per capita was 35,281 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
35,281 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
32nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
35,594 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2016
All-time low
3,416 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
GDP per capita in Puerto Rico, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
In 2022, gdp per capita in Puerto Rico stood at 35,281 international-$ in 2011 prices.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Puerto Rico peaked at 35,594 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2016 and was at its lowest, 3,416 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
Puerto Rico ranks 32nd of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,416 international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 3,515 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 1952 | 3,730 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1953 | 3,937 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1954 | 4,081 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1955 | 4,221 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1956 | 4,525 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 1957 | 4,729 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 1958 | 4,784 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1959 | 5,161 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.9% |
| 1960 | 5,451 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 1961 | 5,859 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.5% |
| 1962 | 6,183 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1963 | 6,693 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.2% |
| 1964 | 7,012 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 1965 | 7,519 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 1966 | 7,957 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.8% |
| 1967 | 8,388 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 8,705 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 9,306 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.9% |
| 1970 | 10,117 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 10,587 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 11,046 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 11,639 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 11,552 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.7% |
| 1975 | 11,073 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 11,308 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 11,832 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 12,463 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1979 | 13,012 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 13,040 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 13,061 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 12,511 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.2% |
| 1983 | 12,428 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 13,201 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 13,345 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 14,304 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 14,870 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 15,701 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 16,332 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 16,799 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 17,332 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 18,291 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 19,279 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 20,213 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 21,267 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 21,856 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 23,069 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 24,586 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 26,186 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 27,392 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 29,517 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 30,218 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 30,688 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 32,111 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 32,014 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 32,195 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 32,511 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 32,604 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 32,648 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 33,195 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 33,981 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 34,395 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 34,736 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 34,787 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 35,384 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 35,594 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 35,248 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 34,190 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 35,041 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 33,787 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 34,096 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 35,281 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 35,281 international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 38,250 international-$ in 2011 prices, 92% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 35,281 international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10,999 international-$ in 2011 prices, 3.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4,210 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,416 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,161 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 7,307 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,451 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9,306 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 11,463 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10,117 international-$ in 2011 prices | 13,012 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,879 international-$ in 2011 prices | 12,428 international-$ in 2011 prices | 16,332 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,888 international-$ in 2011 prices | 16,799 international-$ in 2011 prices | 26,186 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,190 international-$ in 2011 prices | 27,392 international-$ in 2011 prices | 32,648 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,655 international-$ in 2011 prices | 33,195 international-$ in 2011 prices | 35,594 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,388 international-$ in 2011 prices | 33,787 international-$ in 2011 prices | 35,281 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 29 New Zealand 38,250 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 30 Israel 36,649 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 31 Italy 36,224 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 33 Malta 34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 34 Spain 34,123 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 35 Slovenia 32,674 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Puerto Rico
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) -2.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.077 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 3,127 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) -2.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 0.077 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 3,127 current LCU per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.2423 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.0741 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3,010 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.79 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Puerto Rico?
- Gdp per capita in Puerto Rico was 35,281 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 35,594 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2016.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,416 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for gdp per capita?
- Puerto Rico ranks 32nd out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.