Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita (2026)
Puerto Rico has a developed Caribbean economy with important activity in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, medical devices, services, finance, tourism, and trade. GDP per capita provides a useful perspective on how the territory’s substantial economic production compares with its population. Its manufacturing base and close economic links with the United States play a major role in shaping output per resident. Explore Puerto Rico’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$40,650
Est. in USD
World Rank
#43
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
+2.0%
+$803
North America Rank
#9
Out of 36 economies
1. Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita in 2026
Puerto Rico’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, services, tourism, and other sectors. Adjusting total output for population provides a standardized measure that can be compared with economies of different sizes. The indicator offers useful context for understanding the territory’s population-adjusted economic performance alongside its overall GDP.
2. Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,650 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | $39,847 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | $39,612 | +7.3% |
| 2023 | $36,927 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $35,576 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | $33,258 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | $32,643 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | $32,852 | +4.1% |
| 2018 | $31,549 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | $31,347 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $30,586 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $29,755 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | $28,981 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $28,513 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $27,945 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | $27,279 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | $26,436 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | $25,769 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | $24,898 | +5.2% |
| 2007 | $23,665 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | $22,936 | +4.4% |
| 2005 | $21,959 | +4.6% |
| 2004 | $20,989 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | $19,820 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | $18,973 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | $18,244 | +12.7% |
| 2000 | $16,192 | +5.9% |
| 1999 | $15,293 | +6.0% |
| 1998 | $14,430 | +11.3% |
| 1997 | $12,968 | +5.4% |
| 1996 | $12,305 | +5.5% |
| 1995 | $11,668 | +6.6% |
| 1994 | $10,943 | +6.7% |
| 1993 | $10,256 | +5.9% |
| 1992 | $9,687 | +6.5% |
| 1991 | $9,093 | +4.8% |
| 1990 | $8,676 | +7.2% |
| 1989 | $8,094 | +6.8% |
| 1988 | $7,579 | +8.5% |
| 1987 | $6,987 | +7.6% |
| 1986 | $6,495 | +7.2% |
| 1985 | $6,059 | +4.9% |
| 1984 | $5,777 | +9.9% |
| 1983 | $5,257 | +2.1% |
| 1982 | $5,147 | +4.2% |
| 1981 | $4,941 | +9.6% |
| 1980 | $4,507 | — |
4. Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+2.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+22.2%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+32.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+77.2%
(2006 to 2026)
Puerto Rico’s GDP per capita has been influenced by manufacturing activity, population changes, investment, federal transfers, inflation, tourism, and broader economic conditions. Population decline can cause per-capita measures to move differently from total GDP. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of recession, recovery, reconstruction, and structural economic change.
5. Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Puerto Rico
$40,650
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$20,325
$40,650
USD
Puerto Rico’s GDP per capita is approximately
33.8%
above the
North America average
and
61.4%
above the world average.
6. Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $44,321 |
| #7 | Aruba | $42,862 |
| #8 | Bahamas | $40,892 |
| #9 | Puerto Rico | $40,650 |
| #10 | Sint Maarten | $40,028 |
| #11 | British Virgin Islands | $38,627 |
| #12 | Turks and Caicos | $37,507 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico GDP (Nominal)
$129.0 Billion
(2026)
Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita
$40,650
(2026)
Puerto Rico’s total GDP measures the complete value of economic activity generated across the territory, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the overall scale of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of output per resident. Looking at both indicators together gives a clearer understanding of economic scale and per-person production.
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8. Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $42,056 | +3.5% |
| 2028 | $43,338 | +3.0% |
| 2029 | $44,653 | +3.0% |
| 2030 | $45,966 | +2.9% |
Puerto Rico GDP per capita is projected to reach $45,966 by 2030, representing a 13.1% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Puerto Rico GDP per capita is estimated at $40,650 in 2026.
It ranks #43 globally and #9 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 2.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 22.2%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 32.9%.
It is approximately 33.8% above the North America average.
It is approximately 61.4% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $45,966 by 2030, 13.1% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Puerto Rico GDP Per Capita FAQs
Puerto Rico GDP per capita is estimated at $40,650 in 2026.
Puerto Rico ranks #43 globally and #9 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 2.0% compared with 2025.
Puerto Rico GDP per capita was approximately $29,755 in 2015.
Puerto Rico GDP per capita is approximately 33.8% above the North America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.