# 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]

## What this stands on

1. AARP Puerto Rico published a study on 28 October 2026 finding the 50+ population generates 47% of Puerto Rico's GDP. (Primera Hora, News)
2. In 2024, households led by persons aged 50+ accounted for 67% of all household consumer spending in Puerto Rico. (Primera Hora, News)
3. AARP Puerto Rico presented a study finding people aged 50+ generate $60 billion economic activity, 47% of Puerto Rico GDP. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
4. Economic activity from the 50+ population supports approximately 557,000 jobs in Puerto Rico. (Primera Hora, News)
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 Hora, News)
6. In 2024, households led by people aged 50+ spent $50 billion, equal to 67% of all Puerto Rico household spending. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
7. The study calculated economic activity from this age group supports approximately 557,000 jobs in Puerto Rico. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
8. The study found 1.3 million people aged 50+ live in Puerto Rico, representing 44% of the total island population. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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