Total Subsidies payments in Puerto Rico totaled $78.3 million in 2023
Total Subsidies in Puerto Rico by county, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Subsidies 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $18,085,444 | 23.1% | 23.1% |
| 2 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $12,384,239 | 15.8% | 38.9% |
| 3 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $12,087,588 | 15.4% | 54.3% |
| 4 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $11,212,666 | 14.3% | 68.6% |
| 5 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $10,362,815 | 13.2% | 81.9% |
| 6 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $7,621,346 | 9.7% | 91.6% |
| 7 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $3,205,840 | 4.1% | 95.7% |
| 8 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,706,727 | 3.5% | 99.1% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $671,464 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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