New business density in Puerto Rico in 2020 — 5.33 per 1,000. Ranked 37 in the world out of 166. Since 2015, the indicator has risen by 156.1%.
2015–2020 · per 1,000 people aged 15–64
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Puerto Rico
| Year | per 1,000 | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.33 | +0.45 | +9.26% |
| 2019 | 4.88 | +0.87 | +21.72% |
| 2018 | 4.01 | +1.38 | +52.79% |
| 2017 | 2.62 | +0.17 | +7.12% |
| 2016 | 2.45 | +0.37 | +17.65% |
| 2015 | 2.08 | — | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The number of newly registered limited liability companies per 1,000 people of working age (15–64) over a year. It is an indicator of entrepreneurial activity and of the ease of entering a market. Only limited liability companies are counted, so in countries where sole proprietorships dominate the figure is understated.
Important: The aggregate is weighted by the population aged 15–64 — the same denominator that stands in the indicator. Only new limited liability companies are counted, so where other legal forms are common the value is understated.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
