Institute presents Demographic and Economic Indicators

Experts from the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics made a presentation to the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Cooperative Bank.

Dr. Ronald Hernández Maldonado and Mr. Alberto L. Velázquez Estrada presented updated information on sociodemographic and economic indicators.

Considering Puerto Rico's statistical information is vital in planning and decision-making in public and private entities.

Access demographic data:

https://www.estadisticas.pr.gov/productos/state-data-center-de-puerto-rico

Access economic indicators:

https://www.estadisticas.pr.gov/productos/indicadores-economicos

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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

Season 2 has started!

Access Episode 1 of the new season of “The Institute of Statistics: The Podcast” (video version) and discover the demographic characteristics of Puerto Ricans living in the state of Florida.

In this episode, Dr. Orville M. Disdier, Executive Director of the Institute, and Dr. Fernando Rivera, of the Puerto Rico Research Hub, discuss the factors of attraction and drive, in addition to analyzing current challenges.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WXaty7W9XX8?si=XPF8HOCpyrBpCx8X.