Puerto Rico (US) GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Puerto Rico (US)'s gdp per capita was $39,854 in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Puerto Rico (US)'s gdp per capita stood at $39,854 in 2025, a rise of +$510 from 2024. The IMF projects $39,854 by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 31st globally.
Puerto Rico's GDP per capita has experienced a significant transformation over the past 66 years, with a notable increase from the all-time trough of $717.51 in 1960 to the current value of $39,853.52 in 2025. This growth places Puerto Rico at 31 globally, ahead of peer countries like Aruba and The Bahamas, albeit behind Cyprus and Italy. The high level of GDP per capita in 2025 indicates a relatively high standard of living in Puerto Rico, which has been supported by its economic integration with the United States. However, the trajectory has not been linear, with periods of rapid growth and potential fluctuations due to external factors. For instance, the economic effects of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing global economic shifts may have impacted Puerto Rico's economic growth. The trajectory of Puerto Rico's GDP per capita is expected to continue evolving in response to global economic trends and potential policy changes that could impact its economic relationship with the United States.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $46,060 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $44,748 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $43,444 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $42,164 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $40,707 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $39,854 | - | - |
| 2025 | $39,854 | +$510 | #31 |
| 2024 | $39,344 | +$2,417 | #37 |
| 2023 | $36,981 | +$1,405 | #39 |
| 2022 | $35,354 | +$2,095 | #44 |
| 2021 | $32,619 | −$24 | #45 |
| 2020 | $31,427 | −$1,425 | #43 |
| 2019 | $31,831 | +$281 | #45 |
| 2018 | $30,680 | −$667 | #48 |
| 2017 | $30,328 | −$257 | #45 |
| 2016 | $29,978 | +$223 | #45 |
| 2015 | $29,242 | +$261 | #47 |
| 2014 | $28,576 | +$63 | #47 |
| 2013 | $28,212 | +$267 | #46 |
| 2012 | $27,742 | +$463 | #48 |
| 2011 | $27,170 | +$734 | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Puerto Rico (US)'s gdp per capita was $39,854 in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year.
Puerto Rico (US)'s gdp per capita peaked at $39,854 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Puerto Rico (US) was $718 in 1960.
Puerto Rico (US) ranks 31st globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Puerto Rico (US)'s gdp per capita is projected to reach $39,854 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was $39,854. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Puerto Rico (US) GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}