Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total was 1.22 million in 2005. ▲ Rising
Latest (2005)
1.22 million
World rank
88th
of 113 countries
All-time high
2.33 million
in 1990
All-time low
840,900
in 1970
Years of data
5
1970–2005
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Puerto Rico, 1970–2005
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Puerto Rico is 1.22 million, measured in 2005.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Puerto Rico peaked at 2.33 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 840,900, in 1970.
That places Puerto Rico 88th out of 113 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 840,900 | — |
| 1980 | 992,640 | +18.0% |
| 1990 | 2.33 million | +135.1% |
| 2000 | 1.11 million | -52.3% |
| 2005 | 1.22 million | +9.2% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 1.22 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.14 million, 39% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 1.22 million is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.90 million, 31% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 840,900 | 840,900 | 840,900 | 1 |
| 1980s | 992,640 | 992,640 | 992,640 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.33 million | 2.33 million | 2.33 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.16 million | 1.11 million | 1.22 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More reference data data for Puerto Rico
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1709 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2501 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0791 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 974.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 34.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0011 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 34.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2653 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 1,009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Burning - Crop 0.0315 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Puerto Rico?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Puerto Rico was 1.22 million in 2005, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 2.33 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 840,900 in 1970.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total?
- Puerto Rico ranks 88th out of 113 countries with data for 2005.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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