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Puerto Rico Totals 27,000 Jobs in One Year and Maintains Low Unemployment Rate

Summary by La Perla Del Sur
The number of people employed in Puerto Rico reached 1,170,000 in June, representing an increase of 27,000 people compared to the same month last year, according to the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH). In addition, the labor participation rate rose to 45.1 percent, a percentage point increase compared to 2024. The unemployment rate remained stable at 5.5 percent, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 0.2 percentage points.
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The number of people employed in Puerto Rico reached 1,170,000 in June, representing an increase of 27,000 people compared to the same month last year, according to the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH). In addition, the labor participation rate rose to 45.1 percent, a percentage point increase compared to 2024. The unemployment rate remained stable at 5.5 percent, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 0.2 percentage points.

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La Perla del Sur broke the news in on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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