Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 12.84 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
12.84 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
14th
of 164 countries
All-time high
14.10 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2012
All-time low
1.59 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Puerto Rico, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 12.84 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2022.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Puerto Rico peaked at 14.10 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.59 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Puerto Rico 14th out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.59 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 1.71 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1963 | 1.88 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1964 | 2.02 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1965 | 2.20 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1966 | 2.36 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1967 | 2.51 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1968 | 2.62 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1969 | 2.86 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1970 | 3.10 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 3.30 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1972 | 3.55 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1973 | 3.76 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1974 | 3.76 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 3.66 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 3.86 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 4.11 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1978 | 4.38 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 4.65 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 4.72 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 4.77 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1982 | 4.62 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 4.65 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1984 | 4.99 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 5.09 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 5.50 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 5.77 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 6.15 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 6.46 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 6.70 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 6.96 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 7.39 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 7.86 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 8.32 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 8.83 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 9.18 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 9.78 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 10.48 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 11.22 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 11.77 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 12.71 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 13.03 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 13.24 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 13.85 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 13.79 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 13.81 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 13.87 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 13.82 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 13.77 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 13.93 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 14.09 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 14.10 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 14.05 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 13.86 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 13.85 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 13.69 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 13.32 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 12.70 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 12.91 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 12.37 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 12.42 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 12.84 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 12.84 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.71 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 3.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 12.84 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 757,740 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 16.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.19 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 1.59 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 2.86 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.81 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3.10 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 4.65 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.27 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 4.62 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 6.46 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.67 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 6.70 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 11.22 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.37 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 11.77 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 13.87 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.65 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 12.70 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 14.10 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.54 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 12.37 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 12.84 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 11 Luxembourg 14.03 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 12 Mauritius 13.51 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 13 Japan 13.10 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 15 Kuwait 12.29 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 16 Germany 11.19 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 17 United Arab Emirates 10.98 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre 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$) 4.79 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Puerto Rico?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Puerto Rico was 12.84 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 14.10 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.59 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Puerto Rico ranks 14th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.