Puerto Rico Reports Economic Activity Index Gains
Puerto Rico's Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) reported continued improvement in the Puerto Rico Economic Activity Index (IAE-PR) late in 2025, with readings of 127.9 in October and 128.1 in November. Year-over-year growth was 0.2% in October and 0.8% in November, driven by cement sales, gasoline consumption and payroll employment while electricity generation fell. DDEC launched a technical review to include residential solar and cogeneration data.
Key Points
- 1Reports IAE-PR reached 127.9 in October and 128.1 in November 2025, up YoY.
- 2Highlights gains in cement sales, gasoline use, and payrolls signaling recovery in construction and consumption.
- 3Alerts methodology gap: electricity generation excludes residential solar and cogeneration, prompting DDEC technical review.
Scoring Rationale
Official government data and sector detail drive relevance, limited by regional scope and not directly AI/ML focused.
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