Commodity subsidies in Puerto Rico totaled $152 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $47,545,771 | 31.2% | 31.2% |
| 2 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $23,502,729 | 15.4% | 46.7% |
| 3 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $23,347,477 | 15.3% | 62.0% |
| 4 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $21,088,449 | 13.9% | 75.9% |
| 5 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $11,635,572 | 7.6% | 83.5% |
| 6 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $7,942,052 | 5.2% | 88.8% |
| 7 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $6,974,708 | 4.6% | 93.3% |
| 8 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $6,061,099 | 4.0% | 97.3% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $4,068,196 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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