- Work-experience
- Population 16 years and over
39% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Puerto Rico
Population 16 years and over
39% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Puerto Rico
2022
39% of 2.8 million people
Population 16 years and over poverty in Puerto Rico compared
How does Puerto Rico compare to other Puerto Rico and National averages?
Puerto Rico
39%
National average
11.6% (-70% lower than Puerto Rico)
39% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Puerto Rico
Historical Timeline
39% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Puerto Rico historical data
2015 - 43%
The 2015 43% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 40.5%
The 2016 decrease to 40.5% from 2015 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2017 - 41.5%
The 2017 increase to 41.5% from 2016 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2018 - 40.3%
The 2018 decrease to 40.3% from 2017 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 40.8%
The 2019 increase to 40.8% from 2018 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2021 - 38%
The 2021 decrease to 38% from 2019 represents a -2.8% decrease YoY.
2022 - 39%
The 2022 increase to 39% from 2021 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Puerto Rico Poverty dataset.