Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 44.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
44.0%
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
1st
of 202 countries
All-time high
48.4%
in 2016
All-time low
21.7%
in 1960
Years of data
64
1960–2025
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Puerto Rico, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Puerto Rico is 44.0%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Puerto Rico peaked at 48.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 21.7%, in 1960.
That places Puerto Rico 1st out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21.7% | — |
| 1963 | 24.1% | +11.4% |
| 1964 | 23.9% | -0.8% |
| 1965 | 23.4% | -2.2% |
| 1966 | 24.4% | +4.3% |
| 1967 | 24.1% | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 24.3% | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 24.6% | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 23.1% | -6.1% |
| 1971 | 23.6% | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 25.2% | +6.9% |
| 1973 | 26.8% | +6.3% |
| 1974 | 28.6% | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 28.9% | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 33.2% | +14.7% |
| 1977 | 33.3% | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 35.0% | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 34.8% | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 36.8% | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 36.3% | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 36.5% | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 37.1% | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 38.5% | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 39.0% | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 38.8% | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 39.5% | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 39.7% | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 39.2% | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 39.6% | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 39.2% | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 41.0% | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 41.8% | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 42.2% | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 41.9% | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 40.7% | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 40.1% | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 42.5% | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 37.5% | -11.9% |
| 2000 | 39.7% | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 42.8% | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 44.0% | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 43.6% | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 42.7% | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 42.4% | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 42.1% | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 42.0% | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 43.0% | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 45.5% | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 47.3% | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 46.6% | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 46.4% | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 46.7% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 47.9% | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 48.4% | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 47.3% | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 47.4% | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 47.6% | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 47.8% | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 47.5% | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 44.8% | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 43.7% | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 44.1% | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 44.0% | -0.4% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 44.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 4.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 44.0% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.9%, 4.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.8% | 21.7% | 24.6% | 8 |
| 1970s | 29.3% | 23.1% | 35.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.1% | 36.3% | 39.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.6% | 37.5% | 42.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.8% | 39.7% | 45.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.2% | 46.2% | 48.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.3% | 43.7% | 47.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 2 Liechtenstein 34.2% compare
- 3 Ireland 33.9% compare
- 4 San Marino 31.8% 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Puerto Rico?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Puerto Rico was 44.0% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 48.4% in 2016.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.7% in 1960.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Puerto Rico ranks 1st out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.