In 2025, more than 6,200 businesses were created in Puerto Rico, while 5,700 closed. The private sector generated 175,510 jobs, but 170,560 were lost.
According to data from the fourth quarter of 2025, 11,053 businesses lost jobs, a 1.6% increase from the previous quarter. This information was reported by Luisa García Pelatti.
The data highlights the dynamics of business creation and job loss in Puerto Rico's economy.