Gross domestic product (GDP) in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 65.97 billion current GBP in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
65.97 billion current GBP
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
63rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
65.97 billion current GBP
in 2013
All-time low
34.40 million current GBP
in 1931
Years of data
85
1929–2013
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Puerto Rico, 1929–2013
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current GBP.
Analysis
In 2013, gross domestic product (gdp) in Puerto Rico stood at 65.97 billion current GBP. That is the highest value across all 85 years on record.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 42.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Puerto Rico peaked at 65.97 billion current GBP in 2013 and was at its lowest, 34.40 million current GBP, in 1931.
That places Puerto Rico 63rd out of 200 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | current GBP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 38.92 million current GBP | — |
| 1930 | 34.76 million current GBP | -10.7% |
| 1931 | 34.40 million current GBP | -1.1% |
| 1932 | 39.93 million current GBP | +16.1% |
| 1933 | 42.24 million current GBP | +5.8% |
| 1934 | 35.13 million current GBP | -16.8% |
| 1935 | 40.60 million current GBP | +15.5% |
| 1936 | 42.25 million current GBP | +4.1% |
| 1937 | 43.90 million current GBP | +3.9% |
| 1938 | 42.33 million current GBP | -3.6% |
| 1939 | 51.41 million current GBP | +21.5% |
| 1940 | 72.59 million current GBP | +41.2% |
| 1941 | 89.03 million current GBP | +22.7% |
| 1942 | 107.79 million current GBP | +21.1% |
| 1943 | 118.20 million current GBP | +9.7% |
| 1944 | 139.76 million current GBP | +18.2% |
| 1945 | 145.63 million current GBP | +4.2% |
| 1946 | 181.78 million current GBP | +24.8% |
| 1947 | 184.41 million current GBP | +1.4% |
| 1948 | 191.31 million current GBP | +3.7% |
| 1949 | 207.66 million current GBP | +8.5% |
| 1950 | 278.21 million current GBP | +34.0% |
| 1951 | 314.64 million current GBP | +13.1% |
| 1952 | 333.21 million current GBP | +5.9% |
| 1953 | 359.29 million current GBP | +7.8% |
| 1954 | 379.29 million current GBP | +5.6% |
| 1955 | 410.00 million current GBP | +8.1% |
| 1956 | 443.21 million current GBP | +8.1% |
| 1957 | 479.29 million current GBP | +8.1% |
| 1958 | 536.07 million current GBP | +11.8% |
| 1959 | 604.64 million current GBP | +12.8% |
| 1960 | 604.25 million current GBP | -0.1% |
| 1961 | 666.11 million current GBP | +10.2% |
| 1962 | 748.00 million current GBP | +12.3% |
| 1963 | 833.43 million current GBP | +11.4% |
| 1964 | 918.04 million current GBP | +10.2% |
| 1965 | 1.03 billion current GBP | +12.1% |
| 1966 | 1.13 billion current GBP | +10.0% |
| 1967 | 1.28 billion current GBP | +13.0% |
| 1968 | 1.64 billion current GBP | +28.4% |
| 1969 | 1.86 billion current GBP | +13.2% |
| 1970 | 2.10 billion current GBP | +12.9% |
| 1971 | 2.32 billion current GBP | +10.6% |
| 1972 | 2.53 billion current GBP | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 2.86 billion current GBP | +12.8% |
| 1974 | 3.29 billion current GBP | +15.0% |
| 1975 | 3.71 billion current GBP | +12.7% |
| 1976 | 4.99 billion current GBP | +34.7% |
| 1977 | 5.68 billion current GBP | +13.8% |
| 1978 | 5.82 billion current GBP | +2.5% |
| 1979 | 6.02 billion current GBP | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 6.21 billion current GBP | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 7.94 billion current GBP | +27.8% |
| 1982 | 9.60 billion current GBP | +20.9% |
| 1983 | 11.40 billion current GBP | +18.8% |
| 1984 | 14.41 billion current GBP | +26.4% |
| 1985 | 15.81 billion current GBP | +9.7% |
| 1986 | 14.99 billion current GBP | -5.2% |
| 1987 | 14.61 billion current GBP | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 14.72 billion current GBP | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 17.28 billion current GBP | +17.4% |
| 1990 | 17.24 billion current GBP | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 18.31 billion current GBP | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 19.73 billion current GBP | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 24.62 billion current GBP | +24.8% |
| 1994 | 25.93 billion current GBP | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 27.02 billion current GBP | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 29.06 billion current GBP | +7.5% |
| 1997 | 29.43 billion current GBP | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 32.66 billion current GBP | +11.0% |
| 1999 | 35.75 billion current GBP | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 40.78 billion current GBP | +14.1% |
| 2001 | 48.40 billion current GBP | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 48.40 billion current GBP | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 46.45 billion current GBP | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 43.87 billion current GBP | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 46.15 billion current GBP | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 47.43 billion current GBP | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 44.74 billion current GBP | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 50.94 billion current GBP | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 61.87 billion current GBP | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 63.67 billion current GBP | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 62.63 billion current GBP | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 63.99 billion current GBP | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 65.97 billion current GBP | +3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 38.92 million current GBP | 38.92 million current GBP | 38.92 million current GBP | 1 |
| 1930s | 40.70 million current GBP | 34.40 million current GBP | 51.41 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1940s | 143.82 million current GBP | 72.59 million current GBP | 207.66 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1950s | 413.79 million current GBP | 278.21 million current GBP | 604.64 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.07 billion current GBP | 604.25 million current GBP | 1.86 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.93 billion current GBP | 2.10 billion current GBP | 6.02 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.70 billion current GBP | 6.21 billion current GBP | 17.28 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.98 billion current GBP | 17.24 billion current GBP | 35.75 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.90 billion current GBP | 40.78 billion current GBP | 61.87 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.07 billion current GBP | 62.63 billion current GBP | 65.97 billion current GBP | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Puerto Rico
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7693 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate -5.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 5,519 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1359 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -5.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 32,612 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8029 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 0.3178 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 31,250 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 40,466 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Puerto Rico?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Puerto Rico was 65.97 billion current GBP in 2013, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 65.97 billion current GBP in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.40 million current GBP in 1931.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Puerto Rico ranks 63rd out of 200 countries with data for 2013.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in British pounds. It is not adjusted for inflation or differences in living costs between countries.