Statistical Glossary - Cost of Living

A measure of the expense required to purchase a basic basket of goods and services in a specific region.

The cost of living allows us to compare how much it costs to live in different places, considering housing, food, transportation, services and others. Find out more information at: estadisticas.pr.gov

On March 27, 2026, during the 46th Annual Forum of Research and Education at the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico, the research poster entitled ”Spatial Patterns of Population Aging in Puerto Rico at the Municipal Level, 2024” was presented. The study by Lanselotte Oliveras, statistics projects asistant, analyzed the spatial distribution of population aging in Puerto Rico at the municipal level using demographic indicators and spatial analysis techniques. Explore the results of the analysis and the poster details on the Institute's Census Data and Information page (SDC-PR).

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To create the Puerto Rico Human Trafficking Observatory under the Puerto Rico Civil Rights Commission, to dispose of its powers and prerogatives, to provide for its organization, to create the position of Director of the Puerto Rico Human Trafficking Observatory, to grant it functions and duties, to require the creation and development of a Strategic Plan to combat human trafficking in Puerto Rico, as well as to establish the public policy of the Government of Puerto Rico; and for other purposes.

Dr. Orville M. Disdier, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, was one of the speakers at the tenth conference on “Comprehensive Care for Chronic Diseases: From Plan to Action, Strategies for a Healthy Puerto Rico”.

In his presentation entitled “Data Communication and Dissemination Strategies”, Disdier emphasized the need for accurate and timely data to transform uncertainty into effective public policies.

Access a copy of the presentation at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s4kTRG7sKeevD4U-CV8w0_MYBdMsqumf.

Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics Presents Statistics on Pulmonary Hypertension in Puerto Rico

Dr. Idania R. Rodriguez Ayuso, Deputy Executive Director of the Institute of Statistics, was a speaker at the Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group meeting. During her presentation, she presented the first statistics of pulmonary hypertension in Puerto Rico.

The results indicate that in 2024, 6,193 unique cases of pulmonary hypertension were registered: 69% in women and 31% in men. The prevalence was higher in people over 60 years of age and in the Southwest ASES region (178 cases per 100,000 inhabitants).

Access a copy of the presentation: Pulmonary Hypertension in Puerto Rico

Dr. Orville M. Disdier, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, was the keynote speaker at the Ana G. Méndez University Research Meeting.

Dr. Disdier presented the Economic and Social Panorama of Puerto Rico, framed in inequality. During the presentation, the accelerated aging of the population, poverty and the geographical disparities faced by Puerto Rico were explored in depth.

The presentation also highlighted the enormous influence that education has in reducing inequality gaps.

Access a copy of the presentation: Inequality in Puerto Rico - Contemporary Economic and Social Overview