STATE DATA

Puerto Rico Economic Indicators

Live BLS unemployment data for Puerto Rico — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.

5.8%
Statewide rate
78
Counties with data
6.8%
County average
23.6 pts
Disparity (max - min)

Puerto Rico — 12-Month Unemployment Trend

Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.

Jul 2025
5.6%
Revised
Aug 2025
5.7%
Revised
Sep 2025
5.7%
Revised
Oct 2025
5.7%
Revised
Nov 2025
5.7%
Revised
Dec 2025
5.7%
Revised
Jan 2026
5.7%
Final
Feb 2026
5.6%
Final
Mar 2026
5.6%
Final
Apr 2026
5.6%
Final
May 2026
5.6%
Final
Jun 2026
5.8%
Final

Highest Unemployment — Puerto Rico

County Rate
Maricao Municipio, PR 25.2%
Adjuntas Municipio, PR 15.3%
Guánica Municipio, PR 14.0%
Las Marías Municipio, PR 13.4%
Maunabo Municipio, PR 13.0%
Guayanilla Municipio, PR 11.1%
Arroyo Municipio, PR 11.1%
Sabana Grande Municipio, PR 10.4%
Peñuelas Municipio, PR 10.1%
San Lorenzo Municipio, PR 9.7%

Lowest Unemployment — Puerto Rico

County Rate
Culebra Municipio, PR 1.6%
Trujillo Alto Municipio, PR 2.4%
Vieques Municipio, PR 2.9%
Guaynabo Municipio, PR 3.0%
Corozal Municipio, PR 3.2%
Río Grande Municipio, PR 3.4%
Barranquitas Municipio, PR 3.5%
Gurabo Municipio, PR 3.5%
Toa Baja Municipio, PR 3.6%
Toa Alta Municipio, PR 3.6%

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