All Employees: Mining, Logging, and Construction in Puerto Rico
SMU72000001500000001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
39.80
Year-over-Year Change
4.74%
Date Range
1/1/2001 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of all employees in the mining, logging, and construction industries in Puerto Rico. It provides important insights into the state of the island's infrastructure and development activities.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The All Employees: Mining, Logging, and Construction in Puerto Rico series tracks employment levels across these key economic sectors, which are crucial indicators of a region's infrastructure investment and construction activity. Analyzing this data helps economists and policymakers assess the overall health of Puerto Rico's economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This employment trend is used to inform economic and infrastructure policy decisions in Puerto Rico.
Key Facts
- Mining, logging, and construction account for over 5% of total employment in Puerto Rico.
- Employment in these sectors has declined by 15% since 2010.
- Construction jobs make up the largest share, at around 60% of the total.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employees working in the mining, logging, and construction industries in Puerto Rico.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This employment data provides important insights into the state of Puerto Rico's infrastructure investment and development activities, which are crucial indicators of the island's economic health.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists analyze this employment data to inform decisions about infrastructure investment, construction regulations, and economic development strategies in Puerto Rico.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with a one-month lag, and may be subject to revisions as additional information becomes available.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Mining, Logging, and Construction in Puerto Rico (SMU72000001500000001), retrieved from FRED.