GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 125.84 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
125.84 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
145th
of 211 countries
All-time high
125.84 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
5.03 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Puerto Rico, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 125.84 billion current LCU for gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Puerto Rico peaked at 125.84 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.03 billion current LCU, in 1970.
That places Puerto Rico 145th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.03 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 5.65 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 1972 | 6.33 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1973 | 7.00 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 7.68 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1975 | 8.20 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 8.97 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1977 | 9.91 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 11.16 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1979 | 12.75 billion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1980 | 14.44 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 1981 | 15.96 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1982 | 16.76 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 17.28 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 19.16 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1985 | 20.29 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 22.01 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1987 | 24.03 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 26.39 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 28.16 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 30.60 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1991 | 32.29 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 34.63 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 36.92 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 39.69 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 42.65 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 45.34 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 48.19 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 54.09 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 57.84 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 61.70 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 69.21 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 71.62 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 74.83 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 80.32 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 83.91 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 87.28 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 89.52 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 93.64 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 96.39 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 98.38 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 100.35 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 101.56 billion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 102.45 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 102.45 billion current LCU | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 103.38 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 104.34 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 103.45 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 100.96 billion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 105.13 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 103.13 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 106.43 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 113.84 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 118.38 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 125.84 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 125.84 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 220.22 billion current LCU, 57% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 125.84 billion current LCU is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 167.40 billion current LCU, 75% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.27 billion current LCU | 5.03 billion current LCU | 12.75 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.45 billion current LCU | 14.44 billion current LCU | 28.16 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.22 billion current LCU | 30.60 billion current LCU | 57.84 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 80.84 billion current LCU | 61.70 billion current LCU | 96.39 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 102.24 billion current LCU | 98.38 billion current LCU | 105.13 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 113.52 billion current LCU | 103.13 billion current LCU | 125.84 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More population data for Puerto Rico
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -2.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -30.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -2.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -2.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7905 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -2.26 (2100)
- Population density 112.25 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 23,218 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -2.26 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.0918 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Puerto Rico?
- Gdp in Puerto Rico was 125.84 billion current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 125.84 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.03 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for gdp?
- Puerto Rico ranks 145th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release