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

New Interactive Drought Monitoring and Related Data Map

This new tool from the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics integrates information on weather alerts, satellite-detected hotspots, reported fires, tropical systems, and sociodemographic and community resilience data from the U.S. Census Bureau into a single location.

The primary purpose of this tool is to facilitate the monitoring of drought conditions and support planning, preparedness, and decision-making through updated geospatial information.

Explore the map at: www.estadisticas.pr.gov/productos/mapasequia

The trade balance compares the value of exports with that of imports.

This indicator helps analyze the dynamics of foreign trade related to Puerto Rico.