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Puerto Rico (US) Trade Balance

External balance on goods and services  NE.RSB.GNFS.CD

$5.7B −$5.8B (-50.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #45 Global Peak $28.4B (2016) Source World Bank

Puerto Rico (US) Trade Balance (1971–2025)

Overview

Puerto Rico (US)'s trade balance stood at $5.7B in 2025, a decline of +$5.8B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5.7B by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 45th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Balance YoY change Rank
2027* trend $2.0B - -
2026* trend $3.8B - -
2025* trend $5.7B - -
2025 $5.7B −$5.8B #45
2024 $11.5B +$4.8B #124
2023 $6.7B −$882.0M #132
2022 $7.6B −$5.3B #143
2021 $12.9B −$4.9B #150
2020 $17.7B +$3.4B #159
2019 $14.3B +$242.8M #151
2018 $14.0B −$11.1B #159
2017 $25.2B −$3.3B #168
2016 $28.4B +$2.1B #168
2015 $26.4B +$6.6B #169
2014 $19.7B +$2.5B #158
2013 $17.3B +$5.5B #154
2012 $11.8B −$7.8B #149
2011 $19.6B −$1.2B #152
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.5% GDP growth 1.1% Unemployment 19.8%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puerto Rico (US)'s trade balance?

Puerto Rico (US)'s trade balance was $5.7B in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 50.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest trade balance in Puerto Rico (US)?

Puerto Rico (US)'s trade balance peaked at $28.4B in 2016.

What was the lowest trade balance in Puerto Rico (US)?

The lowest trade balance in Puerto Rico (US) was $-2.1B in 1976.

How does Puerto Rico (US) rank in trade balance?

Puerto Rico (US) ranks 45th globally in trade balance as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade balance?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade balance of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

Puerto Rico (US)'s trade balance is projected to reach $5.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Puerto Rico (US)'s trade balance in billion?

Puerto Rico (US)'s trade balance was approximately 5.68 billion ($5.7B) in 2025.

What is the trade balance of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

The trade balance of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was $5.7B. This ranks 45th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_trade-balance, title = {Puerto Rico (US) Trade Balance}, url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/trade-balance}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }