General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 0.0745 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Puerto Rico, 1964–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Puerto Rico stood at 0.0745 constant LCU per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 62 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Puerto Rico peaked at 0.5848 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.0745 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
Puerto Rico ranks 167th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0.5193 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1965 | 0.513 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 0.499 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 0.4956 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 0.5085 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 0.5102 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 0.5552 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 1971 | 0.5848 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 0.5095 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1973 | 0.5085 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 0.4529 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 1975 | 0.4687 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 0.4243 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1977 | 0.4081 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1978 | 0.374 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1979 | 0.3483 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1980 | 0.3199 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1981 | 0.3173 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1982 | 0.2887 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 1983 | 0.2921 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 0.2827 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 0.2825 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.2738 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 0.2661 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 0.2598 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 0.2645 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 0.2513 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 0.2369 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 0.2212 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 0.2097 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1994 | 0.1956 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1995 | 0.1947 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 0.1923 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 0.1904 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 0.1728 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1999 | 0.1686 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 0.151 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2001 | 0.1382 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 0.1409 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 0.1382 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 0.1295 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 0.129 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 0.1235 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 0.1194 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 0.1088 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 0.1084 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 0.1026 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 0.0984 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 0.0985 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0955 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 0.1026 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0885 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0835 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0876 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 0.0877 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 0.0899 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 0.0907 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 0.0905 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 0.0845 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 0.0826 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 0.0763 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 2025 | 0.0745 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 0.0745 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.1761 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 42% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 0.0745 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.4666 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 16% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.5076 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4956 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5193 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 1970s | 0.4634 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3483 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5848 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2847 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2598 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3199 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2033 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1686 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2513 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1287 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1084 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.151 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0935 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0835 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1026 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0832 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0745 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0907 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 164 Switzerland 0.0893 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 165 Bermuda 0.087 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 166 Ireland 0.0854 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 168 Oman 0.0703 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 169 Kuwait 0.0604 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 170 Kosovo 0.0547 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 170 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 0.0547 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$) 4.79 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Puerto Rico?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Puerto Rico was 0.0745 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5848 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1971.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0745 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- Puerto Rico ranks 167th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.