Data Facts for Systemic Change
Why do we advocate systemic change to advance equity in Puerto Rico?
Data Facts for Systemic Change tool is a list of data facts collected from multiple government entities, data and research generated by the social sector, and other reliable sources. The Data Facts for Systemic Change bring visibility to pressing issues regarding equity in Puerto Rico’s social development. You can find quantitative and qualitative facts that will stimulate critical questions and conversations about a wide array of social matters in Puerto Rico. Ultimately, these facts shed light on why we need to keep advocating for systemic change.
This page outlines crucial data that shows the urgent need to invest in a cross-sectorial in Puerto Rico. It also demonstrates why the social sector is vital and the essential role it plays in advancing equity across the island. We aim for this data to serve as a snapshot of Puerto Rico’s current social landscape and ignite discussions that can lead to strategic solutions.
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Puerto Rico’s population as of the Census on April 1, 2020, is 3,285,874.
The Puerto Rico’s population estimate as of July 1, 2023, is 3,205,691.
Source: United States Census Bureau
Puerto Rico’s population has decreased by 11.8% in the past decade.
Source: NBC News
The median age of the Puerto Rican population is 44.7 years, compared to the United States median age of 39.0 years.
The percentage of persons in poverty is 41.7%, the poverty rate for the United States as a whole is 12.6%.
The median household income is $24,112, whereas in the United States it is $74,755.
Employment rate in Puerto Rico is 41.9%, compared to United States employment rate which is 60.3%.
57.6% of Puerto Rico’s children (under the age of 18 years) live in poverty, compared to the United States which is 16.3%.
38% of children live in extreme poverty, subsisting on annual incomes of around $3,950.
In 2022, Puerto Rico had a Gini coefficient of 0.548, indicating significant income inequality, compared to the United States average of 0.486.
Source: United States Census Bureau
Between 85% and 90% of food in Puerto Rico is imported, representing a major vulnerability in terms of food security.
Puerto Rico’s food insecurity since the pandemic is at 40%.
There are approximately 373,424 vacant houses in Puerto Rico, with a vacancy rate of 24%. This rate has doubled since 2000.
42% of adults living in Puerto Rico have a disability.
Puerto Rico has 673 closed schools from 2007 to 2018, with 81% of them in optimal condition for reopening or repurposing.
Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
Economic Contribution: As of 2023, agriculture contributes only 0.7% to Puerto Rico’s GDP, a significant decline from the 36% contribution in the 1950s, highlighting a decrease in the sector over recent decades
Reduction of Agricultural Land: From 1940 to 2018, Puerto Rico experienced an 85% reduction in the number of farms and a 74% decrease in land allocated for agriculture.
Food Import: Between 85% and 90% of food in Puerto Rico is imported, representing a major vulnerability in terms of food security.
Farms and Land Size: Farms available through the Land Authority typically range from 50 to 500 cuerdas, while agroecological farmers often work with smaller plots, around 5 to 10 cuerdas. These public lands often lack essential infrastructure and necessary conditions for effective agricultural development.
Impact of Hurricanes: Hurricane Maria temporarily reduced agricultural production to 0% for about a year, illustrating the sector’s vulnerability to natural disasters.
Water Access Issues: Many agricultural lands are not usable due to a lack of irrigation systems, and the high cost of bringing water to these lands prevents them from being rented out or farmed efficiently.
Farm Size and Production Efficiency: The average farm size is about 30 cuerdas, which limits production volume and affects cost efficiency.
Cost Comparison: The cost of producing a liter of milk in Puerto Rico is 75 cents, compared to 25 cents in Wisconsin and 45 cents in Florida.
Arts and Culture
Arts Funding: In 2022, 0.47% ($49,040,000) of the General Fund Budget was allocated to arts and culture.
Source: Centro de Economía Creativa
Average Salary in Culture: In 2020, the average salary in the cultural sector was $37,627 annually.
Source: Centro Economia Creativa
Economic Impact of Culture: In 2017, the economic impact of the cultural and creative activity of Puerto Rico generated $2,200.6M in sales, there were 1,623 establishments, 16,344 employed individuals, with a payroll of $527.4M, representing 2.1% of the GDP.
Source: Centro de Economía Creativa
Based on the 3ra Encuesta de Consumo y Participación Cultural en Puerto Rico:
a. Cultural Event Participation: 72% of respondents participated in at least one cultural event in the past year.
b. Music and Arts Influence: 65% of respondents reported that music is a significant part of their daily lives, with salsa and reggaeton being the most popular genres.
c. Language Preferences: 98% of respondents primarily use Spanish for communication at home and in social settings.
d. Cultural Heritage Importance: 80% of participants expressed pride in their cultural heritage, citing traditional festivals and local cuisine as key elements of their cultural identity.
e. Traditional Festivals Attendance: 55% of respondents attended traditional festivals such as “Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián.”
Source: Centro de Economía Creativa
Community and Economic Development
GDP: In 2022, Puerto Rico’s real GDP decreased by 2.5%, following a growth of 4.1% in 2021. The decline was attributed to increased imports and decreased private fixed investment and exports.
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Labor Force Statistics: As of July 2024, the civilian labor force in Puerto Rico was approximately 1.2 million, with an employment level of about 1.13 million people. The unemployment rate stood at 5.8%, higher than the U.S. national average of 4.3%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Overall Poverty: The poverty rate in Puerto Rico is 41.7%, the poverty rate for the United States as a whole is 12.6%.
Mean Income: The mean household income in Puerto Rico is $39,142, compared to $105,555 in the United States.
Bridge Conditions: According to the Federal Highway Administration, Puerto Rico has 2,325 bridges, with 11.7% in poor condition, approximately 69% in fair condition, and only 19% in good condition.
Municipal Roads: Puerto Rico’s local municipal roads are often built without necessary supervision or quality control standards, leading to early pavement failure.
Housing Shortage: There is a noted deficit of social and affordable housing, with very long waiting lists for public housing and Section 8 vouchers.
Source: Center for a New Economy
Short-Term Rentals: In 2014, there were 1,000 short-term rental (STR) units in Puerto Rico. By 2022, this number grew to 17,000, largely due to an 80% increase in monthly income in 2017 after Hurricane María. In 2022, STRs generated approximately $362,710,059 in profit. Currently, between 100 and 400 new STR units are registered monthly.
Source: Hispanic Federation
Affordable Housing Index: Affordable Housing Index in Puerto Rico dropped to 54% in 2024.
Source: Estudios Técnicos, Inc.
Gini Coefficient: Puerto Rico has a Gini coefficient of 0.548, indicating significant income inequality compared to the United States average of 0.486.
Source: United States Census Bureau
Housing Units: There are a total of 1,598,159 housing units.
Source: United States Census Bureau | H1 Housing Units – 2020: DEC 118th Congressional District Summary File
Child Poverty Rate: 57.6% of Puerto Rico’s children (under the age of 18 years) live in poverty, compared to the United States which is 16.3%.
Median Income: The median household income in Puerto Rico is $24,112, compared to $74,755 in the United States.
Infrastructure Report Card 2019: According to the 2019 Report Card for Puerto Rico Infrastructure by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Puerto Rico received a GPA of D-, indicating poor condition (at risk).
Road Maintenance Issues: Puerto Rico has struggled to maintain its roadway network due to a reduction in personnel and lack of dedicated funding for maintenance.
Number of Vacant Houses: There are approximately 373,424 vacant houses in Puerto Rico, with a vacancy rate of 24%. This rate has doubled since 2000.
Housing Price Increase: Housing prices increased by 22% from 2018 until 2021, worsening the affordability crisis.
Source: Center for a New Economy
Electricity Cost Difference: Residential electricity costs 44.91% more in Puerto Rico, averaging 23.779 cents per kWh, compared to 16.41 cents per kWh in the United States.
Education
Student Enrollments: The certified enrollment for 2023, as detailed in the School Profile from the Puerto Rico Department of Education, was 250,668 students, representing a continuous decrease over the past years and a 44.63% decline compared to the 2012 enrollment of 452,740 students.
Special Education Enrollment: A total of 96,472 students are enrolled in special education programs in Puerto Rico for the 2023-2024 academic year
Poverty Levels: 78% of students in the public school system are below the poverty line. Displaced students had an even higher incidence of poverty.
Source: José Carabllo Cueto, 2020
Number of Operating Schools: A total of 842 operating schools were counted in the Puerto Rico public system during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Number of Closed Schools: Puerto Rico has 673 closed schools, with 81% of them in optimal condition for reopening or repurposing.
Specific Closures: 255 schools were closed in the 2018-2019 academic year, and 183 schools were closed in the 2017-2018 school year.
Source: José Carabllo Cueto, 2020
Student Performance: Of the students enrolled in August 2023, 66,364 received D and/or F grades in at least one subject by the end of the school year. Of these students, 8,727 did not advance to the next grade in May 2024 because they failed three or more subjects.
Source: Metro
Per Student Expenditure: The cost per student for the 2021-2022 academic year was $10,273.
Academic Performance and Inequality: During the 2020-2021 academic year, the percentage of students who were not promoted to the next grade varied significantly between schools, reaching up to 49% in some cases. This academic performance is directly related to the level of poverty among students
School Closure Period (2017-2019): Puerto Rico closed 34% of its schools between 2017 and 2019.
Source: José Carabllo Cueto, 2020
Displaced Students: A total of 58,606 students were displaced due to school closures between 2017 and 2019. Among these, 2,616 students experienced more than one school closure.
Source: José Carabllo Cueto, 2020
Teacher Salary: For the academic year 2022-2023, teachers with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of $3,180 per month, those with a master’s degree earn $3,379, and those with a doctorate earn $3,660. The total average salary for teachers in Puerto Rico is $3,406 per month or $40,872 annually (based on salaries ranging from bachelor’s to doctorate degrees). In the United States, the national average salary is $69,544 annually.
Environment
Climate Risk: Puerto Rico is ranked first in the Global Climate Risk Index for the period 2000-2019.
Source: Germanwatch
Beach changes: By July 2018, 40% of Puerto Rico’s beaches experienced erosion, while 60% showed accretion, according to the Institute of Coastal Investigation and Planning of Puerto Rico.
Source: AP News
Coastal Proximity and Sea Level Rise: Puerto Rico has 85% of its population living within five miles of a coast, and its seas are about half a foot higher since 1880 when records began, with scientists projecting an increase of 22 inches by 2060.
Source: Climate Change Resources
Forest Loss: Between 2002 and 2023, Puerto Rico lost 16,300 hectares of humid primary forest, which accounted for 22% of its total tree cover loss during this period. Overall, the area of humid primary forest in Puerto Rico decreased by 25% during these years.
Source: Global Forest Watch
Waste Management and Landfills: In Puerto Rico, only 10 out of 29 landfills comply with environmental regulations, while 19 are non-compliant, with 13 facing closure orders from the EPA.
Source: Para la Naturaleza
Coral Reefs: The coral reefs around Puerto Rico are in a severe state of degradation, primarily due to global warming and human activities. This deterioration poses a significant threat to the ecosystem.
Source: Noticel
Health
Health Care access: 5.1% of the population is without health care coverage.
Significant Loss of Doctors: Over the past thirteen years, more than 8,000 doctors have ceased to practice in Puerto Rico. This represents a loss of 46% of the island’s doctors in a little over a decade.
Source: Center for a New Economy
Unattended Medical Areas: According to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico (FOMB), there are 72 medical areas in Puerto Rico that are “unattended,” with shortages in: primary medicine, mental health and specialized medicine.
Contributing Factors to Mental Health Challenges: Economic challenges, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to mental health issues, emphasizing the need for improved access to mental health services.
COVID-19: In 2020, Puerto Rico ranked 13th in the Americas for COVID-19 deaths, and by 2022, it ranked 11th, with a cumulative rate of 1,555.5 deaths per million population over the two years.
Source: Pan American Health Association
Higher Infection and Mortality Rates: A study highlighted that Puerto Rican drug users in Puerto Rico had HIV infection rates nearly four times higher and mortality rates more than three times higher than their counterparts in New York City. They were also five times less likely to receive drug treatment.
Source: JAMA Network
Political and Economic Disadvantages: Puerto Rico’s residents pay Medicare taxes at the same rate as mainland residents, but physicians receive 40% lower Medicare reimbursement rates, and the MA program is paid only 60% of the average rate in the states. For Medicaid, Puerto Rico receives the least funds per resident while having the highest poverty rate of all states.
Source: JAMA Network
Exclusion from Key Federal Benefits: Puerto Ricans contribute to various federal taxes, including Medicare payroll taxes, and are entitled to certain Medicare benefits, such as Part A hospital insurance. However, they are excluded from essential federal benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the Medicare Part D low-income subsidy, which assists with out-of-pocket medication costs during the coverage gap known as the “doughnut hole”.
Source: Stat News
Fewer Benefits: Despite a high percentage of older adults having health insurance (92%), Puerto Ricans receive fewer benefits compared to their counterparts in the mainland U.S.
Healthcare System Challenges: The exodus is linked to various systemic issues faced by the healthcare system, including: lack of medical specialists in certain fields, long waiting periods for appointments, overcrowded medical offices, uncertainty about the system’s ability to handle increasingly complex health conditions.
Source: Center for a New Economy
Suicide Statistics: Puerto Rico has faced significant mental health challenges, including a high suicide rate. Since 2000, over 6,700 people have died by suicide, with an age-adjusted rate of 8.1 per 100,000 annually.
Medicaid: As of June 2024, a total of 1,404,351 people benefit from the Government Health Plan (Mi Salud) under the Medicaid program in Puerto Rico.
Disparities in Quality of Care: Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees in Puerto Rico receive significantly lower quality of care compared to white or Hispanic enrollees in the mainland U.S. Despite adjustments for age, sex, and poverty, MA enrollees in Puerto Rico had worse outcomes in 10 of 17 quality measures, with notable differences in disease-modifying antirheumatic drug therapy, systemic corticosteroid treatment, and bronchodilator therapy.
Source: JAMA Network
Underrepresentation in Research and Data Systems: Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories are often excluded from major national studies and data systems, making it difficult to assess disparities and inform policy decisions. Examples of exclusions include the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health.
Source: JAMA Network
Human Rights
Labor Force Participation: Women represented 45.2% of the total labor force in Puerto Rico, while men accounted for 51.4%.
Women’s Educational Attainment: Women make up 61.1% of the population over 25 years of age with advanced degrees (associate degree, bachelor’s, master’s, professional degree, or doctorate).
Source: News is my Business
LGBTQ+ Discrimination: A study by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) highlights that the island has experienced a surge in violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, with at least 10 killings of LGBTQ+ individuals in a recent 15-month period, reflecting a broader context of discrimination and lack of safety.
Source: Human Rights Campaign
Gender Pay Gap: The median salary for women is, on average, 6.3% below that of men within the same occupations.
Source: News is my Business
Proportion of Femicides: In 2023, 60% of homicides of women were classified as femicides.
Human Services
Elderly Care: Puerto Rico’s population aged 65 and older nearly doubled from 13% in 2010 to 21% in 2019. This places Puerto Rico as one of the fastest-aging populations globally, necessitating improved services and support for elderly care.
Nutrition Assistance Program: As of Fiscal Year 2022, 1,556,788 persons and 877,297 households in Puerto Rico were participating in NAP.
Source: Instituto de Libertad Económica
Homeless Population: Recent 2024 data indicates that 2,096 homeless individuals in Puerto Rico.
Source: San Juan Daily Star
Food insecurity: About one-third of adult residents of Puerto Rico experience food insecurity, which is a lack of consistent access to adequate food, a recent study found. People with low incomes (under $25,000 annually) were more than three times as likely to experience food insecurity than households with higher incomes.
Information and Communications
Broadband Accessibility and Affordability: Nearly 30% of Puerto Ricans lack home internet access, which is significantly higher than the United States average of 10%.
Lack of Computing Devices: 25% of Puerto Ricans do not have a computing device, compared to just under 7% in the U.S.
Desktop or Laptop Usage: Less than half of Puerto Ricans use a desktop or laptop, significantly lower than the U.S. average of three-quarters.
Uneven Adoption: Broadband adoption is much lower in the central region compared to urban centers like San Juan.
Smartphone Reliance: Nearly one-quarter of Puerto Ricans rely solely on a smartphone for internet access, compared to the U.S. average of 8%.
Access to Public Information in Puerto Rico Remains Difficult for Journalism: In 2023, multiple lawsuits were filed by media organizations against government agencies for withholding public information.
Source: Primera Hora
Public Affairs
Historical Background: Puerto Rico has been under U.S. governance since 1898, following the Spanish-American War, with the Foraker Act establishing a civilian government in 1900, U.S. citizenship granted under the Jones Act in 1917, and Congress approving Puerto Rico’s territorial constitution in 1952, leading to its current status as a “Commonwealth”.
Source: Every CRS Report
Political Parties and Public Opinion: Puerto Rican politics revolve around three main status perspectives—pro-statehood (New Progressive Party), pro-commonwealth (Popular Democratic Party), and pro-independence (Independence Party)—with each party having a different vision for Puerto Rico’s future, influencing public discourse and policy decisions.
Source: Every CRS Report
Corruption Perception: The 2020 survey by the Centro de Gobernanza Pública y Corporativa revealed that 98.39% of professionals in Puerto Rico consider corruption a significant societal problem, highlighting widespread concerns about its impact on governance and the economy.
Source: El Vocero
Federal Taxes: While there is a belief that Puerto Ricans do not pay federal taxes and as such do not contribute to the federal government, that is not the case. People living in Puerto Rico do not pay federal income taxes but pay customs, federal commodity and FICA taxes and are ineligible to vote in federal elections, resulting in unequal treatment under the law.
Source: Bloomberglaw
Congressional Involvement: Congress has the authority to alter Puerto Rico’s political status and has considered various bills related to the island’s status in different congressional sessions. For example, the 118th Congress reintroduced bills under the Puerto Rico Status Act title. PROMESA (Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act) was enacted during the 114th Congress, which includes provisions addressing Puerto Rico’s financial crisis but not its political status.
Source: Every CRS Report
Recent Legislative Developments: Several bills proposing statehood, independence, or free association for Puerto Rico have been introduced and debated in Congress, reflecting ongoing debate over whether the current status, statehood, or independence is the best path forward.
Source: Every CRS Report
Political Representation: Puerto Ricans cannot vote in United States presidential elections, affecting political representation and advocacy.
Source: ThoughCo.
Government Performance Against Corruption: The 2020 survey by the Centro de Gobernanza Pública y Corporativa revealed that 96.53% of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s efforts to combat corruption, indicating a prevalent mistrust in the effectiveness of current anti-corruption measures.
Source: El Vocero
Budget Approval: The unelected fiscal control board must approve Puerto Rico’s budget and has authority over the elected governor and legislature in fiscal decisions.
Source: Center for a New Economy
Political Status and Plebiscites: Puerto Rico has held several plebiscites (popular votes) on its political status, particularly in 2012, 2017, and 2020. In the 2020 plebiscite, 52.5% of voters supported immediate admission to the Union as a state. The results of these plebiscites have often been controversial, especially concerning voter participation and ballot wording.
Source: Every CRS Report
Public Safety
Coastal Flooding Risk: Puerto Rico has nearly 700 miles (1,200 kilometers) of coastline, with two-thirds of its 3.2 million residents living in coastal areas, and over 20% of those residents are in areas at high risk for flooding.
Source: AP News
Earthquakes: Puerto Rico, surrounded by significant fault lines, has a history marked by devastating earthquakes and tsunamis.
Source: Puerto Rico Seismic Network
Police Misconduct: Between 2014 and 2020, 71 civilians were killed by police in Puerto Rico: 43% were unarmed (compared to 16% of police homicide victims in the United States).
Source: Kilómetro 0
Violent Crime Rate: The homicide rate in Puerto Rico was 23.1 per 100,000 people in 2019.
Source: Worldmetrics
Violent Deaths: In 2019, Puerto Rico experienced 828 incidents of violent deaths, resulting in 894 victims. The majority of these were from homicides, accounting for 631 victims (70.6%), and suicides, with 229 victims (25.6%). Notably, 10 victims (1.1%) were involved in five incidents of homicide-suicide.
Domestic Violence Arrest Rate: Approximately 73.8% of domestic violence incidents reported in 2023 resulted in arrests.
Source: The San Juan Daily Star
Expenditure: Of the $23.4 billion awarded for recovery work in Puerto Rico following Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the subsequent earthquakes, $1.8 billion has been spent as of June 2023.
Source: GAO: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Challenges in Project Costs: Some projects, especially those expedited, faced cost overruns. For instance, a water treatment plant project’s costs exceeded its original estimate by 42%. These increases pose risks to the completion of the projects due to the fixed budget nature of the awards.
Source: GAO: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Tropical Cyclones: Since meteorologists started keeping detailed weather records for the island in 1956, Puerto Rico has seen 129 tropical cyclones.
Source: Eos
Natural Disasters Recovery: In September 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria inflicted billions of dollars in damages on Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, residences, and economic framework. Subsequent earthquakes in 2019 and 2020 further compounded the island’s devastation. Over six years later, Puerto Rico continues to actively work towards recovering from these disasters.
Federal Reform: Puerto Rico is currently under federal reform related to the high level of police brutality and violence.
Source: Kilómetro 0
Violent Crime Numbers: There were 6,479 violent crimes reported in 2019 (the most recent year for which data has been published).
Total Domestic Violence Complaints: There were 7,362 domestic violence complaints reported in 2023. 82.2% of the victims were female.
Source: The San Juan Daily Star
Funding Overview: As of June 2023, FEMA awarded approximately $23.4 billion for permanent recovery work in Puerto Rico, related to damages from hurricanes Irma and Maria, as well as the earthquakes in 2019 and 2020.
Source: GAO: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Authorization Required: Approximately $11.3 billion of the awarded funds require FEMA’s authorization before they can be expended by Puerto Rico. These funds are expected to be accessed and spent through 2030 and possibly beyond.
Source: GAO: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Post-Hurricane María Reconstruction Progress in Puerto Rico Falls Short: Only 4.6% of reconstruction projects have been completed as of Q3 2024, with nearly half of obligated FEMA funds still in the “Not Started” phase, highlighting significant delays and challenges in execution.
Source: Metro PR
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