Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square was 1.48 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
1.48 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
21st
of 159 countries
All-time high
1.73 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2019
All-time low
317,596 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1983
Years of data
60
1964–2023
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square in Puerto Rico, 1964–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in Puerto Rico is 1.48 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in Puerto Rico peaked at 1.73 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 317,596 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1983.
That places Puerto Rico 21st out of 159 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 60 years of available data.
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 344,012 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1965 | 412,245 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 1966 | 422,949 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 512,283 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +21.1% |
| 1968 | 529,457 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 571,427 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1970 | 669,694 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 1971 | 730,842 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 750,711 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 655,524 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -12.7% |
| 1974 | 605,390 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.6% |
| 1975 | 591,682 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 542,087 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.4% |
| 1977 | 457,373 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -15.6% |
| 1978 | 474,162 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 474,701 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 466,076 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1981 | 443,973 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 1982 | 348,556 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -21.5% |
| 1983 | 317,596 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 378,744 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 1985 | 419,407 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 415,710 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 529,457 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +27.4% |
| 1988 | 656,756 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +24.0% |
| 1989 | 705,891 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 726,144 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 738,236 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 729,302 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 790,141 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 809,471 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 891,566 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1996 | 989,448 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 1.11 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 1.15 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 1.46 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +26.5% |
| 2000 | 1.48 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 1.47 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 1.41 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 1.41 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 1.49 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 1.43 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 1.42 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 1.38 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 1.26 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 1.10 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 1.03 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 1.19 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 1.10 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 1.03 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 992,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 934,564 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 919,747 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 1.70 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +84.8% |
| 2019 | 1.73 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -34.4% |
| 2021 | 1.36 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 2022 | 1.46 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 1.48 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 465,396 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 344,012 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 571,427 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 6 |
| 1970s | 595,217 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 457,373 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 750,711 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 468,217 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 317,596 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 705,891 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 939,359 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 726,144 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.46 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.38 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.10 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.49 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 919,747 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.73 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.36 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.48 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 18 Denmark 2.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 19 Ireland 1.64 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 20 Italy 1.60 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 22 Mauritius 1.29 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 23 Austria 1.23 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 24 France 1.11 million constant 2015 US$ 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$) 4.79 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in Puerto Rico?
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in Puerto Rico was 1.48 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 1.73 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 317,596 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1983.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- Puerto Rico ranks 21st out of 159 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) 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 fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) 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.