Latin America & Caribbean
Living in Puerto Rico
Among the 116 countries we cover, Puerto Rico stands out most for healthcare and civil freedoms. Its weakest dimension is safety.
- Capital
- San Juan
- Population
- 3.2M (2025)
- World Bank income group
- High income
Key figures
- Price level (US = 100)
- 78Lower means cheaper than the US · 2025
- Life expectancy (years)
- 81.9At birth · 2024
- Homicides per 100,000 people
- 14.6Per 100,000 people per year · 2023
- People using the internet
- 87.3%Share of the population · 2022
Scores by dimension
0–100, relative to the 116 countries we cover (100 = best in our set).
- Affordability
- 21 / 100
- Safety
- 43 / 100
- Healthcare
- 84 / 100
- Governance
- 41 / 100
- Civil freedoms
- 60 / 100
- Digital access
- 82 / 100
- Economy
- 75 / 100
- Affordability#94 of 116
- Safety#97 of 116
- Healthcare#14 of 116
- Governance#65 of 116
- Civil freedoms#55 of 116
- Digital access#66 of 116
- Economy#77 of 116
The underlying data
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Price level (US = 100)WDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.CD / NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD | 78 | 2025 |
| GDP per personWDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.CD | US$40,620 | 2025 |
| GDP per person, adjusted for prices (PPP)WDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD | Int$52,196 | 2025 |
| Unemployment rateWDI · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS | 6.0% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices)WDI · FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG | No recent data | — |
| Life expectancy (years)WDI · SP.DYN.LE00.IN | 81.9 | 2024 |
| Doctors per 1,000 peopleWDI · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS | No recent data | — |
| Health spending per personWDI · SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD | No recent data | — |
| Homicides per 100,000 peopleWDI · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 | 14.6 | 2023 |
| People using the internetWDI · IT.NET.USER.ZS | 87.3% | 2022 |
| Political stability (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_PV.SC | 72 | 2025 |
| Rule of law (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_RL.SC | 68 | 2025 |
| Government effectiveness (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_GE.SC | 44 | 2025 |
| Control of corruption (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_CC.SC | 59 | 2025 |
| Voice and accountability (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_VA.SC | 65 | 2025 |
| PopulationWDI · SP.POP.TOTL | 3.2M | 2025 |
Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators (updated July 13, 2026) and Worldwide Governance Indicators (updated September 25, 2026), CC BY 4.0. We show the most recent year available for each figure. How we score
Puerto Rico: common questions
Is Puerto Rico expensive to live in?
The World Bank price level for Puerto Rico is 78 (US = 100) in 2025, which places it #94 of 116 countries for affordability in our data. This is a national average. Big cities, housing and imported goods can cost much more.
How safe is Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico recorded 14.6 intentional homicides per 100,000 people (2023). Its World Bank political stability score is 72 out of 100 (2025). National figures hide local differences, so check your government's current travel advice for specific areas.
What is healthcare like in Puerto Rico?
Life expectancy at birth in Puerto Rico is 81.9 years (2024). Access for foreign residents depends on your visa, residency status and insurance, so confirm what coverage you'd be entitled to.
Do I need a visa to move to Puerto Rico?
It depends on your citizenship, purpose and length of stay, and the rules change often. We don't give visa advice. Check the official immigration authority or embassy of Puerto Rico for the current requirements.