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

The Institute of Statistics collaborated on a chapter of the Economic Report to the Governor.

The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics collaborated on the development of a chapter for the Economic Report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly 2025, prepared by the Planning Board. As part of this project, the study titled “Lag Index for Puerto Rico” was included in Chapter VII of the report, integrating statistical evidence on social, economic, and demographic aspects of Puerto Rico's municipalities.

The Lag Index is an analysis and planning tool developed by the Institute to support public discussion and evidence-based decision-making. The study evaluates dimensions related to economic and demographic issues, offering a comprehensive look at the socioeconomic situation of Puerto Rico's municipalities.

The Economic Report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly is one of the main official publications on Puerto Rico's economic performance. With decades of publication, this annual report compiles and analyzes information related to economic activity, the labor market, public finances, population, foreign trade, and other topics relevant to the planning and evaluation of Puerto Rico's economy.

You can access the report via the following link: Economic Report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly 2025.

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