Puerto Rico: Legal rights

The latest value from 2019 is 12 points, unchanged from 12 points in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 5.69 points, based on data from 186 countries. Historically, the average for Puerto Rico from 2013 to 2019 is 11.43 points. The minimum value, 11 points, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 12 points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The index of legal right for creditors and borrowers in Puerto Rico ranges from 0 (no rights) to 12 (strong rights). Stronger legal rights such as efficient bankruptcy procedures, rules for financial disclosure, clear property rights, etc. facilitate lending.

Definition: The strength of legal rights index measures whether certain features that facilitate lending exist within the appli­cable collateral and bankruptcy laws. The index ranges from 0 to 12 based on the methodology in the Doing Business 15-20 studies.