Total Subsidies payments in Puerto Rico totaled $48.5 million in 2021
Total Subsidies in Puerto Rico by county, 2021
| Rank | County | Total Subsidies 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $11,574,296 | 23.9% | 23.9% |
| 2 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $11,511,796 | 23.7% | 47.6% |
| 3 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $8,361,609 | 17.2% | 64.9% |
| 4 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $8,201,461 | 16.9% | 81.8% |
| 5 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,421,266 | 5.0% | 86.8% |
| 6 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,371,345 | 4.9% | 91.7% |
| 7 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,839,400 | 3.8% | 95.5% |
| 8 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,358,563 | 2.8% | 98.3% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $843,606 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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