Gross national expenditure (current LCU) in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Gross national expenditure (current LCU) was 130.21 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
130.21 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
135th
of 186 countries
All-time high
130.21 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
2.67 billion current LCU
in 1963
Years of data
63
1963–2025
Gross national expenditure in Puerto Rico, 1963–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure in Puerto Rico is 130.21 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Puerto Rico peaked at 130.21 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.67 billion current LCU, in 1963.
Puerto Rico ranks 135th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU) in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 2.67 billion current LCU | — |
| 1964 | 3.04 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1965 | 3.46 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1966 | 3.76 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1967 | 4.06 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 4.54 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1969 | 5.10 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1970 | 5.80 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1971 | 6.89 billion current LCU | +18.9% |
| 1972 | 7.67 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1973 | 8.26 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1974 | 8.90 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1975 | 10.30 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 1976 | 11.08 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 11.46 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 12.61 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1979 | 13.81 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1980 | 15.51 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1981 | 16.69 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1982 | 16.48 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 17.61 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 19.59 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1985 | 20.62 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 21.28 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 23.66 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1988 | 26.03 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 27.88 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 29.45 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 30.14 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 31.68 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 33.83 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 36.27 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 39.06 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 42.24 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 45.87 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 48.23 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 53.49 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 55.53 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 57.47 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 58.80 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 61.33 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 65.66 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 69.38 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 72.69 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 74.59 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 76.45 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 76.28 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 76.64 billion current LCU | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 78.77 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 82.19 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 82.83 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 82.09 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 79.63 billion current LCU | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 78.01 billion current LCU | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 79.57 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 88.69 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 2019 | 93.28 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 84.40 billion current LCU | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 99.78 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 2022 | 113.42 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 118.84 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 125.30 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2025 | 130.21 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 130.21 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 501.74 billion current LCU, 26% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 130.21 billion current LCU is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.10 trillion current LCU, 12% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.80 billion current LCU | 2.67 billion current LCU | 5.10 billion current LCU | 7 |
| 1970s | 9.68 billion current LCU | 5.80 billion current LCU | 13.81 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.53 billion current LCU | 15.51 billion current LCU | 27.88 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 39.02 billion current LCU | 29.45 billion current LCU | 53.49 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 66.82 billion current LCU | 55.53 billion current LCU | 76.45 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 82.17 billion current LCU | 76.64 billion current LCU | 93.28 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.99 billion current LCU | 84.40 billion current LCU | 130.21 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
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 national expenditure in Puerto Rico?
- Gross national expenditure in Puerto Rico was 130.21 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 130.21 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.67 billion current LCU in 1963.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for gross national expenditure?
- Puerto Rico ranks 135th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.