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
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.
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
- 4 San Marino 31.8% compare
More economy & growth data for Puerto Rico
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 3.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 31,250 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 99.53 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 31,250 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -41.80 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -41.80 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 27,496 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 27,320 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 87.57 billion current LCU (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.