The number of unemployed persons in Puerto Rico increased to 95 Thousand in December of 2019 from 89 Thousand in November of 2019. Unemployed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 160.19 Thousand from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 226 Thousand in August of 1993 and a record low of 76 Thousand in August of 2019. This page provides - Puerto Rico Unemployed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Puerto Rico decreased to 36.50 percent in November from 36.80 percent in October of 2019. Employment Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 38.94 percent from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44.70 percent in March of 2006 and a record low of 33.50 percent in September of 2014. This page provides - Puerto Rico Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Puerto Rico stands at 37.50 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 37.76 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 39 percent in 2005 and a record low of 30 percent in 2012. In Puerto Rico, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Puerto Rico. This page provides - Puerto Rico Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Puerto Rico stands at 33 percent. In Puerto Rico, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labor, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Puerto Rico. This page provides - Puerto Rico Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Puerto Rico decreased to 3302.30 USD Million in December from 4083.80 USD Million in November of 2019. Imports in Puerto Rico averaged 3649.04 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5311.10 USD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 2022.40 USD Million in September of 2017. Puerto Rico mainly imports chemicals, oil, food, electrical appliances, machinery and equipment, transport vehicles, and plastics. Puerto Rico’s main imports partner is the United States, accounting for 43 percent of total imports. This page provides - Puerto Rico Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Puerto Rico increased to 5457.20 USD Million in December from 5351 USD Million in November of 2019. Exports in Puerto Rico averaged 5222.46 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8373.70 USD Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 3039.80 USD Million in September of 2017. Puerto Rico main exports products are pharmaceuticals, accounting for over 50 percent of all exports. Others include medical equipment, computers, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage and concentrates. Puerto Rico’s main exports partner is the United States, accounting for around 70 percent of total exports. This page provides - Puerto Rico Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico recorded a trade surplus of 2154.90 USD Million in December of 2019. Balance of Trade in Puerto Rico averaged 1580.54 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5218.40 USD Million in December of 2010 and a record low of -187.50 USD Million in November of 2006. Puerto Rico has a strong export-oriented pharmaceutical industry, as a result the country reports consistent trade surpluses. Other exports include: medical equipment, computers, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage and concentrates. Puerto Rico mainly imports chemicals, machinery and equipment, clothing, food, fish and petroleum products. Puerto Rico’s main trading partner is the United States, accounting for 58 percent of total trade. Others include, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, the United Kingdom and France. This page provides - Puerto Rico Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Puerto Rico decreased 1 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Puerto Rico averaged 2.41 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.69 percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -1.60 percent in December of 2016. This page provides - Puerto Rico Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Puerto Rico was recorded at 1 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 2.04 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.80 percent in October of 2005 and a record low of -1.40 percent in July of 2016. In Puerto Rico, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides - Puerto Rico Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Puerto Rico decreased 0 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Puerto Rico averaged 0.15 percent from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.10 percent in September of 2005 and a record low of -1.90 percent in November of 2008. This page provides - Puerto Rico Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Puerto Rico decreased to 119.28 points in January from 119.30 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Puerto Rico averaged 113.29 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 120.41 points in August of 2019 and a record low of 97.70 points in November of 2006. This page provides - Puerto Rico Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Puerto Rico increased to 115.07 points in January from 114.75 points in December of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Puerto Rico averaged 89 points from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 116.87 points in April of 2013 and a record low of 63.35 points in January of 1984. This page provides - Puerto Rico Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Puerto Rico increased to 111.84 points in January of 2020 from 111.71 points in December of 2019. Cpi Transportation in Puerto Rico averaged 82.30 points from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 119.94 points in August of 2013 and a record low of 45.05 points in August of 1986. This page provides - Puerto Rico Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Puerto Rico decreased to 145.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 156.76 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Puerto Rico averaged 160.65 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 210.25 points in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 100 points in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Puerto Rico House Price Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 5142.70 USD Million in 2017. Capital Flows in Puerto Rico averaged 1148.20 USD Million from 1971 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 8488.70 USD Million in 2004 and a record low of -9325.70 USD Million in 2014. This page provides - Puerto Rico Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Puerto Rico was worth 103 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Puerto Rico represents 0.09 percent of the world economy. GDP in Puerto Rico averaged 42.79 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 104.34 USD Billion in 2016 and a record low of 1.69 USD Billion in 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Puerto Rico GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Puerto Rico was estimated at 3.2 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Puerto Rico had a population of 2.4 million people. The population of Puerto Rico represents 0.05 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 1880 people on the planet is a resident of Puerto Rico. This page provides - Puerto Rico Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Puerto Rico increased to 254 Companies in February from 193 Companies in January of 2020. Bankruptcies in Puerto Rico averaged 312.51 Companies from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1155 Companies in October of 2005 and a record low of 20 Companies in November of 2005. This page provides - Puerto Rico Bankruptcies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Non Farm Payrolls in Puerto Rico increased by 884 thousand in March of 2020. Non Farm Payrolls in Puerto Rico averaged 891.08 Thousand from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1100.80 Thousand in December of 2004 and a record low of 622.40 Thousand in August of 1982. This page provides - Puerto Rico Non Farm Payrolls- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Puerto Rico decreased to 7.80 percent in February from 9.60 percent in January of 2020. Unemployment Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 14.81 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25.30 percent in January of 1983 and a record low of 7 percent in August of 2019. Puerto Rico, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Puerto Rico stands at D with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Puerto Rico thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Puerto Rico as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Manufacturing Payrolls in Puerto Rico increased by 75 thousand in March of 2020. Manufacturing Payrolls in Puerto Rico averaged 115.27 Thousand from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 161.60 Thousand in December of 1995 and a record low of 68.70 Thousand in October of 2017. This page provides - Puerto Rico Manufacturing Payrolls- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing Pmi in Puerto Rico increased to 50.50 points in March from 49.50 points in February of 2020. Manufacturing Pmi in Puerto Rico averaged 50.62 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 61.70 points in March of 2013 and a record low of 33.10 points in September of 2017. The Puerto Rico Manufacturing PMI is calculated as the simple average of 5 sub-indexes, representing different business conditions in manufacturing establishments: New Orders PMI, Production PMI, Employment PMI, Supplier Deliveries PMI, Own Inventories PMI. The sub-indexes are computed using a diffusion index methodology. In specific, for any given month with respect to the previous month, participants are asked to answer whether the business condition of the establishment: (1) improved, (2) remained the same, or (3) deteriorated. Diffusion indexes are calculated as the percentage of responses that indicate the business condition improved plus half of the percentage of responses that indicate the business condition remained the same. A value above 50 suggests that the business condition has improved from the previous month. This page provides - Puerto Rico Manufacturing Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico recorded 31 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Puerto Rico reported 2 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Coronavirus Cases.

Puerto Rico recorded 2 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Puerto Rico reported 31 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Coronavirus Deaths.

Puerto Rico recorded 1 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Puerto Rico reported 2 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Coronavirus Recovered.

Puerto Rico is ranked 65 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Puerto Rico deteriorated to 65 in 2019 from 64 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Puerto Rico averaged 49.17 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65 in 2019 and a record low of 33 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Puerto Rico.

Tourist Arrivals in Puerto Rico increased to 146.50 Thousand in November from 129.90 Thousand in October of 2019. Tourist Arrivals in Puerto Rico averaged 109.05 Thousand from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 210 Thousand in January of 2019 and a record low of 12.20 Thousand in October of 2017. This page provides - Puerto Rico Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Puerto Rico increased 1 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Puerto Rico averaged 0.59 percent from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 22.60 percent in November of 2018 and a record low of -19.20 percent in November of 2017. In Puerto Rico, the economic activity index summarizes the behavior of four major monthly economic indicators. Up to March 2012, these indicators were: total non-farm payroll employment, cement sales, gasoline consumption, and electric power consumption. As of April 2012, the electric power consumption variable was replaced by the electric power generation variable as the fourth indicator. This page provides - Puerto Rico Economic Activity Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Puerto Rico remained unchanged at 39.90 percent in December from 39.90 percent in November of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 44.72 percent from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 49.80 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of 38.50 percent in October of 2017. The labour force participation rate is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides - Puerto Rico Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Payrolls in Puerto Rico increased by 208 thousand in March of 2020. Government Payrolls in Puerto Rico averaged 276.56 Thousand from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 401.90 Thousand in July of 1996 and a record low of 199.60 Thousand in August of 2019. This page provides - Puerto Rico Government Payrolls- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Puerto Rico decreased to 789.70 USD Million in January from 1060.50 USD Million in December of 2019. Government Revenues in Puerto Rico averaged 766.31 USD Million from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1793.40 USD Million in April of 2019 and a record low of 430.50 USD Million in August of 2010. This page provides - Puerto Rico Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Puerto Rico remained unchanged at 0.43 USD/Liter in April from 0.43 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Puerto Rico averaged 0.73 USD/Liter from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.03 USD/Liter in June of 2008 and a record low of 0.34 USD/Liter in December of 1998. The survey corresponding to the month of September of 2017 was done in a partial way and that corresponding to October of the same year was not carried out, due to the effects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports of Fertilizers in Japan decreased to 6973.84 JPY Million in March from 7720.29 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Fertilizers in Japan averaged 5924.16 JPY Million from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23199.93 JPY Million in October of 2008 and a record low of 1814.16 JPY Million in August of 1986. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Fertilizers.

Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Crude Minerals in Japan decreased to 11283.44 JPY Million in March from 11465.17 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Crude Minerals in Japan averaged 15545.60 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25798.52 JPY Million in May of 1990 and a record low of 9662.92 JPY Million in February of 2004. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Crude Minerals.

Retail Sales in Puerto Rico decreased 0 percent in October of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Puerto Rico averaged 1.48 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 43.10 percent in September of 2018 and a record low of -22.40 percent in October of 2017. In Puerto Rico, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Puerto Rico, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Minerals in Australia increased to 23 AUD Million in March from 20 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Minerals in Australia averaged 18.88 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 72 AUD Million in October of 2008 and a record low of 6 AUD Million in June of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Minerals.

Retail Sales in Puerto Rico increased 1.40 percent in September of 2016 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Puerto Rico averaged 0.10 percent from 2005 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 6.14 percent in April of 2005 and a record low of -4.74 percent in October of 2008. In Puerto Rico, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Puerto Rico, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports of Fertilizers in China decreased to 254300 USD THO in April from 296900 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Fertilizers in China averaged 233061.67 USD THO from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 525500 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 31321 USD THO in October of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Fertilizers.

Job Advertisements in New Zealand decreased to 44341.92 in December from 46008.12 in November of 2018. Job Advertisements in New Zealand averaged 28367.78 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 46008.12 in November of 2018 and a record low of 14139.22 in July of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Job Advertisements - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Job Advertisements in Australia decreased to 63806 in April from 136235.06 in March of 2020. Job Advertisements in Australia averaged 142388.93 from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 258085.47 in April of 2008 and a record low of 63806 in April of 2020. In Australia, job advertisements measure the number of jobs advertised in the major daily newspapers and internet sites covering the capital cities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Job Advertisements - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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