Puerto Rico Statistics

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June 25, 2026

It is estimated that the Old-Age Dependency Ratio increased by 41% between 2020 and 2025

In 2020, the Puerto Rico Aging Index was estimated in 168, meaning there were approximately 168 people aged 65 or older for every 100 people under 15. By 2025, the indicator rose to 237, reflecting that for every 100 people under 15, there were nearly 237 older adults. Learn about the geographical distribution of municipalities for this index on the Institutes' Census Data and Information page (SDC-PR).

Memorials

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September 19, 2013

P. of C. No. 1141

Date: September 19, 2013

To establish the “Law for the Prevention and Management of Cyberbullying”; amend Articles 175 and 208 of Act No. 146? 2012, as amended; amend Article 4 of Act No. 284? 1999, as amended; amend Article 2 of Act No. 121 of July 12, 1986; amend paragraph (q) of Article 1.3 of Act No. 54 of August 15, 1989, as amended; add subparagraphs (39) and (40) to Rule 308 of the 2009 Rules of Evidence; and amend Article 3 of Act No. 256? 2012, in order to prevent, intervene and eradicate this manifestation of violence.

Memorials

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September 17, 2013

P. of S. No. 708

Date: September 17, 2013

To amend Article 2; add new sub-paragraphs (l), (m), (n) and (o) to paragraph (d) and to amend paragraph (e) of Article 3; and to amend Article 6 of Act No. 199? 2010, known as the “Demographic Challenge Act”, for the purpose of including the Office of the Attorney for the Elderly, the Office of Management and Budget and the Institute of Statistics of Puerto Rico among the governmental and private entities that make up the Multisectorial and Multidisciplinary Committee for government, academia and private enterprise; and for other purposes.

Memorials

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September 5, 2013

P. of S. No. 655

Date: September 5, 2013

To create the “Puerto Rico Creative Industries Act”; add a subparagraph (r) to Article 8 of Act No. 188 of May 11, 1942, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company Act; add a subparagraph (ff) to Article 5.01 of Act No. 83? 1991, as amended, known as the Municipal Property Contribution Act of 1991; and for other related purposes.

Memorials

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September 5, 2013

P. of S. No. 605

Date: September 5, 2013

To establish by law the creation of the Foreign Trade Board, which will be responsible for designing a strategic foreign trade plan that includes the use of those resources and programs provided by the federal government of the United States and the agencies of the Government of the Commonwealth. This Board will be attached to the Department of Economic Development and Trade.