Cuba GDP (2026)
LiveCuba has a state-dominated Caribbean economy supported by public services, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and selected export industries. Healthcare and education have large roles in domestic activity, while tourism, tobacco, nickel, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products contribute to foreign earnings. This page presents Cuba GDP data, historical trends, and economic prospects for 2026.
Cuba GDP Growth (1970โ2023)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1970โ2023 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Cuba's GDP in 2026 is $201.99B.
It ranks #59 among 218 countries.
Cuba contributes 0.16% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is N/A in 2023.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 0.00% in 2023.
Cuba GDP Historical Data (1970โ2023)
| 2023 | $201,985,998,168 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.19% | #58 |
| 2022 | $147,113,403,579 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.14% | #60 |
| 2021 | $126,693,606,820 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.13% | #61 |
| 2020 | $107,352,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.12% | #62 |
| 2019 | $103,428,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.12% | #64 |
| 2018 | $100,050,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.11% | #66 |
| 2017 | $96,851,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.12% | #65 |
| 2016 | $91,370,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.12% | #66 |
| 2015 | $87,205,671,393 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.11% | #67 |
| 2014 | $80,656,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #69 |
| 2013 | $77,148,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #68 |
| 2012 | $73,141,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #69 |
| 2011 | $69,511,335,013 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #67 |
| 2010 | $64,328,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #69 |
| 2009 | $62,080,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #66 |
| 2008 | $60,806,300,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #71 |
| 2007 | $58,603,800,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #68 |
| 2006 | $52,742,700,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #66 |
| 2005 | $42,643,600,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #66 |
| 2004 | $38,203,400,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #63 |
| 2003 | $35,901,100,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #60 |
| 2002 | $33,590,500,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #60 |
| 2001 | $31,682,300,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #61 |
| 2000 | $30,565,800,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #61 |
| 1999 | $28,364,900,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #61 |
| 1998 | $25,736,700,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.08% | #63 |
| 1997 | $25,364,500,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.08% | #64 |
| 1996 | $25,017,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.08% | #62 |
| 1995 | $30,428,143,931 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #59 |
| 1994 | $28,447,985,651 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #58 |
| 1993 | $22,366,986,630 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #60 |
| 1992 | $22,085,593,357 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #57 |
| 1991 | $24,317,592,011 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #58 |
| 1990 | $28,645,093,044 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.12% | #57 |
| 1989 | $27,024,876,291 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.13% | #57 |
| 1988 | $27,458,670,256 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.14% | #54 |
| 1987 | $25,213,311,971 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.15% | #53 |
| 1986 | $24,225,993,413 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.16% | #54 |
| 1985 | $22,921,216,920 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.18% | #49 |
| 1984 | $24,039,095,369 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.20% | #50 |
| 1983 | $22,205,449,736 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.19% | #52 |
| 1982 | $20,953,258,998 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.18% | #57 |
| 1981 | $20,150,012,489 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.17% | #56 |
| 1980 | $19,912,651,019 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.18% | #57 |
| 1979 | $19,584,208,368 | 0.00% | N/A | 44.57% | #1 |
| 1978 | $17,844,491,331 | 0.00% | N/A | 44.19% | #1 |
| 1977 | $14,205,988,302 | 0.00% | N/A | 41.49% | #1 |
| 1976 | $13,789,414,532 | 0.00% | N/A | 41.72% | #1 |
| 1975 | $13,027,259,032 | 0.00% | N/A | 42.03% | #1 |
| 1974 | $11,405,820,587 | 0.00% | N/A | 43.25% | #1 |
| 1973 | $9,987,589,917 | 0.00% | N/A | 45.46% | #1 |
| 1972 | $8,135,053,335 | 0.00% | N/A | 42.96% | #1 |
| 1971 | $6,914,575,471 | 0.00% | N/A | 42.12% | #1 |
| 1970 | $5,692,936,975 | 0.00% | N/A | 40.54% | #1 |
Cuba GDP Projections (IMF)
iCuba Economy Overview
Cuba has a predominantly state-directed economy where government services, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and trade all contribute to national production. Healthcare and education employ large numbers of workers, while tourism has historically provided an important source of foreign currency. Nickel mining, tobacco products, rum, sugar, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and selected agricultural goods contribute to exports. Small private businesses have become increasingly visible in restaurants, transportation, accommodation, and retail. Foreign-exchange shortages, import dependence, energy constraints, and international sanctions continue to shape the country's economic environment.
Cuba GDP Outlook
Cubaโs economic outlook remains difficult because of foreign-exchange shortages, weak investment, energy constraints, and limited access to international finance. Tourism, agriculture, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, nickel, and private small businesses could support recovery if operating conditions improve. Greater productivity and trade diversification would be critical for stronger growth. Sanctions, import dependence, demographic decline, infrastructure deterioration, inflation, and currency distortions remain major challenges.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1970โ2023
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's nominal GDP in 2023 is approximately $201,985,998,168, measured in current US dollars.
Cuba's GDP growth rate in 2023 is 0.00%.
GDP per capita is calculated by dividing total GDP by the country's population.
Cuba ranks #59 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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