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Curaçao GDP Growth Rate (2026)

Latest Update: November 2026
Source: IMF
Curaçao has a small Caribbean economy supported by tourism, services, trade, logistics, and financial activity. This page explores its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+4.2%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#54
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
North America Rank
#5
Out of 36 economies

1. Curaçao GDP Growth Rate in 2026

Economic growth is influenced by tourism, visitor spending, business services, investment, and regional trade. External travel conditions remain especially important.

2. Curaçao GDP Growth Rate Trends (2026–2026)

Curaçao’s growth history has been shaped by tourism, refining activity, international services, and changes in regional economic conditions.

3. Curaçao GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)

Year GDP Growth Rate Change (pp)
2026 +4.2% —

4. Curaçao GDP Growth Performance

Current Growth Rate
+4.2%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+4.2%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+4.2%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+4.2%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from tourism and a strategic Caribbean location, but limited diversification and a small domestic market can constrain growth.

5. Curaçao GDP Growth Rate vs North America and World

Curaçao
+4.2%
North America Average
+2.5%
World Average
+2.9%
0.0% 2.1% 4.2%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Curaçao’s GDP growth rate is approximately 1.7 pp above the North America average and 1.3 pp above the world average.

6. Curaçao GDP Growth Rate Ranking in North America

Rank Country GDP Growth Rate
#1 Montserrat +7.3%
#2 Turks and Caicos +5.6%
#3 Saint Martin +4.9%
#4 Cayman Islands +4.4%
#5 Curaçao +4.2%
#6 Guatemala +3.9%
#7 Nicaragua +3.8%
#8 Panama +3.8%
#9 Dominican Republic +3.7%

7. Top 10 Fastest-Growing Countries in the World (2026)

Rank Country GDP Growth Rate
#1 Guyana flag Guyana +16.2%
#2 Ethiopia flag Ethiopia +9.2%
#3 Guinea flag Guinea +8.7%
#4 Uganda flag Uganda +7.5%
#5 Bhutan flag Bhutan +7.5%
#6 Rwanda flag Rwanda +7.2%
#7 Vietnam flag Vietnam +7.1%
#8 Benin flag Benin +7.0%
#9 Niger flag Niger +6.7%
#10 Libya flag Libya +6.7%

8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in Curaçao

Curaçao GDP (Nominal)
$3.3 Billion
(2026)
Curaçao GDP Growth Rate
+4.2%
(2026)
Curaçao generally follows the performance of other tourism-oriented Caribbean economies and remains sensitive to regional and global travel demand.
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9. Curaçao GDP Growth Rate Forecast

The outlook depends on tourism, investment, services, and trade. External shocks and limited private investment remain important risks.
Forecast data is currently unavailable for Curaçao.

10. Curaçao GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings

Curaçao GDP growth rate is estimated at +4.2% in 2026.
It ranks #54 globally and #5 in North America by annual GDP growth rate.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +4.2%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +4.2%.
The current rate is 1.7 percentage points above the North America average.
The current rate is 1.3 percentage points above the world average.

11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?

GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate = (Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁) ÷ Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.

12. Methodology and Data Sources

Additional Source: World Bank
Measure: Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit: Percent (%)
Comparisons: Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency: Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated: November 2026

13. Curaçao GDP Growth Rate FAQs

Curaçao GDP growth rate is estimated at +4.2% in 2026.
Curaçao ranks #54 globally and #5 in North America by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +4.2% in 2026.
GDP growth rate data for 2015 is currently unavailable.
Curaçao GDP growth rate is 1.7 percentage points above the North America average.
Disclaimer: All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank, United Nations and related economic datasets. Figures may differ from official national statistics.