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.

5.7%
Statewide rate
78
Counties with data
7.2%
County average
24.6 pts
Disparity (max - min)

Puerto Rico — 12-Month Unemployment Trend

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

Jan 2025
5.4%
Revised
Feb 2025
5.5%
Revised
Mar 2025
5.4%
Revised
Apr 2025
5.5%
Revised
May 2025
5.5%
Revised
Jun 2025
5.6%
Revised
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

Highest Unemployment — Puerto Rico

County Rate
Maricao Municipio, PR 26.6%
Guánica Municipio, PR 16.8%
Adjuntas Municipio, PR 16.7%
Las Marías Municipio, PR 16.1%
Rincón Municipio, PR 12.4%
Guayanilla Municipio, PR 12.2%
Maunabo Municipio, PR 12.0%
Arroyo Municipio, PR 11.6%
Quebradillas Municipio, PR 10.6%
Peñuelas Municipio, PR 10.5%

Lowest Unemployment — Puerto Rico

County Rate
Culebra Municipio, PR 2.0%
Trujillo Alto Municipio, PR 2.1%
Guaynabo Municipio, PR 2.6%
Corozal Municipio, PR 3.0%
Gurabo Municipio, PR 3.3%
Barranquitas Municipio, PR 3.3%
San Juan Municipio, PR 3.5%
Carolina Municipio, PR 3.5%
Río Grande Municipio, PR 3.5%
Juncos Municipio, PR 3.5%

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