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AARP Study Finds 50+ Population Drives Puerto Rico Economy

AARP Puerto Rico report shows adults aged 50+ generate 47% of the island's GDP.

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AARP Puerto Rico presented a study finding people aged 50+ generate $60 billion economic activity, 47% of Puerto Rico GDP. [1][3] In 2024, households led by people aged 50+ spent $50 billion, equal to 67% of all Puerto Rico household spending. [2][6] The study calculated economic activity from this age group supports approximately 557,000 jobs in Puerto Rico. [4][7] José R. Acarón, state director of AARP Puerto Rico, stated that population aging should be treated as a competitive economic advantage for Puerto Rico. [5] The study found 1.3 million people aged 50+ live in Puerto Rico, representing 44% of the total island population. [8]
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  1. AARP Puerto Rico published a study on 28 October 2026 finding the 50+ population generates 47% of Puerto Rico's GDP. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  2. In 2024, households led by persons aged 50+ accounted for 67% of all household consumer spending in Puerto Rico. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  3. AARP Puerto Rico presented a study finding people aged 50+ generate $60 billion economic activity, 47% of Puerto Rico GDP. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  4. Economic activity from the 50+ population supports approximately 557,000 jobs in Puerto Rico. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  5. José R. Acarón, state director of AARP Puerto Rico, stated that population aging should be treated as a competitive economic advantage for Puerto Rico. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  6. In 2024, households led by people aged 50+ spent $50 billion, equal to 67% of all Puerto Rico household spending. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  7. The study calculated economic activity from this age group supports approximately 557,000 jobs in Puerto Rico. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  8. The study found 1.3 million people aged 50+ live in Puerto Rico, representing 44% of the total island population. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
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