Gender in Puerto Rico
135 indicators covering gender for Puerto Rico.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at first marriage, female | 29.2 | 2010 | up 29.2% | 35th |
| Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate | 31.4 | 2022 | up 1,107.7% | 61st |
| Female homicide victims | 41 homicides | 2023 | down 22.6% | 59th |
| Female homicide rate | 2.39 homicides per 100,000 population | 2023 | down 15.0% | 39th |
| Male homicide victims | 423 homicides | 2023 | down 51.4% | 39th |
| Male homicide rate | 27.69 homicides per 100,000 population | 2023 | down 45.2% | 21st |
| Discrimination access to credit gender, annual growth rate | 0 % change on previous year | 2023 | — | 1st |
| Share of women graduating from STEM programs in tertiary education | 38.5 | 2016 | up 34.8% | 27th |
| Rural population, female | 3.2% | 2015 | up 8.7% | 182nd |
| Rural population, male | 3.2% | 2015 | up 7.8% | 182nd |
| Urban population, female | 48.7% | 2015 | down 0.7% | 7th |
| Urban population, male | 44.9% | 2015 | down 0.3% | 18th |
| Adult Literacy Rate | 92.4 | 2021 | up 0.5% | 53rd |
| Maternal leave benefits | 100.0% | 2017 | unchanged | 1st |
| Total marriages involving girls under 18 | 938 | 2024 | down 73.0% | 3rd |