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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Puerto Rico (US)

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population3.18M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$129.37B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$40.62K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth81.92024 · yearsInternet use87.3%2022 · % of populationForest area56.1%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
92.4%

% of people aged 15+·2017

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Puerto Rico (US)2017 · 92.4%
023.146.1969.2992.391960199320251980: 86.8%1990: 89.6%2010: 92%2017: 92.4%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Puerto Rico (US) in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
San Juan
Country code
PRI

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