Deaths and disappearances during migration in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico: Deaths and disappearances during migration was 15 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
15
Change on year
up 275.0%
World rank
33rd
of 67 countries
All-time high
43
in 2022
All-time low
1
in 2015
Years of data
10
2014–2024

Deaths and disappearances during migration in Puerto Rico, 2014–2024

0102030402014201920242014: 232015: 12016: 12017: 32018: 32019: 62020: 222022: 432023: 42024: 15

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths and disappearances during migration in Puerto Rico is 15, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 275.0% on the previous year and down 34.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths and disappearances during migration in Puerto Rico peaked at 43 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2015.

That places Puerto Rico 33rd out of 67 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 6.17 1 23 6
2020s 21 4 43 4

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See the full ranking of 68 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths and disappearances during migration in Puerto Rico?
Deaths and disappearances during migration in Puerto Rico was 15 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Puerto Rico?
The highest recorded value was 43 in 2022.
What is the lowest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Puerto Rico?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2015.
How does Puerto Rico rank for deaths and disappearances during migration?
Puerto Rico ranks 33rd out of 67 countries with data for 2024.
Is deaths and disappearances during migration rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths and disappearances during migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths and disappearances during migration
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
68 places, 576 data points, 2014–2024
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