Puerto Rico (US) Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Puerto Rico (US)'s youth unemployment stood at 13.98% in 2025, a rise of +0.90pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.12% by 2026. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 100th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 10.71% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 11.41% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 12.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.98% | +0.90pp | #100 |
| 2024 | 13.08% | −0.09pp | #93 |
| 2023 | 13.18% | −0.51pp | #96 |
| 2022 | 13.68% | −3.52pp | #97 |
| 2021 | 17.20% | −2.37pp | #113 |
| 2020 | 19.57% | +1.01pp | #117 |
| 2019 | 18.56% | −1.94pp | #123 |
| 2018 | 20.50% | −3.56pp | #129 |
| 2017 | 24.05% | −2.14pp | #138 |
| 2016 | 26.20% | −0.38pp | #146 |
| 2015 | 26.57% | −4.13pp | #148 |
| 2014 | 30.71% | −0.88pp | #153 |
| 2013 | 31.59% | −0.37pp | #153 |
| 2012 | 31.95% | −2.61pp | #155 |
| 2011 | 34.56% | −0.89pp | #162 |
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 youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Puerto Rico (US)'s youth unemployment was 13.98% in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from the previous year.
Puerto Rico (US)'s youth unemployment peaked at 35.45% in 2010.
The lowest youth unemployment in Puerto Rico (US) was 13.08% in 2024.
Puerto Rico (US) ranks 100th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Puerto Rico (US)'s youth unemployment is projected to reach 12.12% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 13.98%. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_youth-unemployment,
title = {Puerto Rico (US) Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}