GDP per Capita: Puerto Rico

Analysis# Puerto Rico GDP per Capita Puerto Rico's GDP per capita reached $40,706.63 USD in 2026, matching its all-time peak. Since 1980, when the metric stood at just $4,507.15 USD, the territory has experienced an 803.2% increase—a remarkable expansion of its economic output per resident over nearly five decades. This growth reflects substantial structural changes in Puerto Rico's economy and living standards across generations. The most dramatic acceleration occurred between 2022 and 2026, with GDP per capita climbing from $35,576 to $40,707 in four years. This recent surge follows a period of relative stagnation from 2017 to 2020, when growth flatlined around $31,000–$32,000. The sharp upturn suggests improved economic conditions and recovery momentum that positions Puerto Rico's economy on an upward trajectory heading into the latter half of the decade.