Cuba GDP Per Capita (2026)
Cuba has an economy supported by services, tourism, healthcare-related activity, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and public-sector industries. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps place Cuba’s overall economic size into a per-person context. Explore Cuba’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, economic changes, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$18,329
Est. in USD
World Rank
#66
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
North America Rank
#10
Out of 23 countries
1. Cuba GDP Per Capita in 2026
Cuba’s GDP per capita measures the amount of economic output generated for each resident and provides a population-adjusted perspective on the economy. Services, tourism, agriculture, industry, and public-sector activity contribute to national production. Adjusting total GDP for population helps make comparisons with countries of different sizes more meaningful and provides additional context beyond aggregate economic output.
2. Cuba GDP Per Capita Growth (2026–2026)
3. Cuba GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,329 | — |
4. Cuba GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
N/A
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
N/A
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
N/A
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
N/A
(2006 to 2026)
Cuba’s GDP per capita has been influenced by tourism activity, domestic production, external trade, investment, demographic trends, and changes in broader economic conditions. Limited access to foreign currency and external markets can also affect the economy’s performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of expansion, contraction, and structural adjustment.
5. Cuba GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Cuba
$18,329
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
Cuba’s GDP per capita is approximately
39.7%
below the
North America average
and
27.2%
below the world average.
6. Cuba GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Panama | $20,564 |
| #8 | Costa Rica | $20,299 |
| #9 | Trinidad and Tobago | $18,616 |
| #10 | Cuba | $18,329 |
| #11 | Mexico | $15,779 |
| #12 | Saint Lucia | $15,135 |
| #13 | Grenada | $12,689 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Cuba
Cuba GDP (Nominal)
$202.0 Billion
(2026)
Cuba GDP Per Capita
$18,329
(2026)
Cuba’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP shows the overall size of the Cuban economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a more standardized measure of economic output per resident. Considering both indicators together offers a clearer economic perspective.
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8. Cuba GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
Cuba.
9. Cuba GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Cuba GDP per capita is estimated at $18,329 in 2026.
It ranks #66 globally and #10 in North America.
It is approximately 39.7% below the North America average.
It is approximately 27.2% below the world average.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Cuba GDP Per Capita FAQs
Cuba GDP per capita is estimated at $18,329 in 2026.
Cuba ranks #66 globally and #10 in North America by GDP per capita.
The latest year-over-year change is currently unavailable.
GDP per capita data for 2015 is currently unavailable.
Cuba GDP per capita is approximately 39.7% below the North America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.