Makrognosis

Labor Force: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-38660.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)4.3%September 2026
Previous (y/y)2.9%August 2026
Level92,092 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 4.3% year on year in September 2026, compared with 2.9% in August 2026.

The level stood at 92,092 thousands.

That is the highest reading since February 2022.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −11.6% (Oct 2016) to 10.8% (Dec 2021), averaging −0.1%.

Labor Force: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2026−15%−10%−5%0%5%10%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)60k80k100k120k140k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202692,092 thousands4.3
August 202692,325 thousands2.9
July 202691,494 thousands4.2
June 202690,117 thousands0.8
May 202688,248 thousands−1.0
April 202688,710 thousands−0.5
March 202689,315 thousands−0.3
February 202689,153 thousands−0.7
January 202689,533 thousands−1.2
December 202590,042 thousands0.1
November 202589,419 thousands−1.6
October 202588,215 thousands−0.7
September 202588,315 thousands−0.7
August 202589,734 thousands1.4
July 202587,791 thousands−0.2
June 202589,412 thousands1.9
May 202589,115 thousands0.7
April 202589,183 thousands0.7
March 202589,612 thousands0.2
February 202589,777 thousands−0.08
January 202590,585 thousands0.5
December 202489,919 thousands−0.1
November 202490,901 thousands0.2
October 202488,809 thousands−0.7

Last 24 observations. The full history (439 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations439
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high10.8% (Dec 2021)
10-year low−11.6% (Oct 2016)
10-year average−0.1%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-38660.LF.M.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Ponce, PR (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Ponce, PR (SA)Unemployment: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Civilian Labor Force

FAQ

Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-38660.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-30. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.