Curaçao GDP Per Capita (2026)
Curaçao has a Caribbean economy supported by tourism, financial services, trade, logistics, refining-related activity, hospitality, and professional services. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how economic production compares with the island’s relatively small population and helps place overall economic activity into a per-person context. Explore Curaçao’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$21,062
Est. in USD
World Rank
#79
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
North America Rank
#18
Out of 36 economies
1. Curaçao GDP Per Capita in 2026
Curaçao’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across tourism, finance, trade, transport, and other service industries. Adjusting total production for population provides a standardized measure that makes comparisons with larger economies more meaningful. It also helps show how the island’s service-based economy translates into output per person.
2. Curaçao GDP Per Capita Growth (2026–2026)
3. Curaçao GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,062 | — |
4. Curaçao 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)
Curaçao’s GDP per capita can be influenced by visitor arrivals, international trade, investment, inflation, financial activity, and population trends. Because tourism and external commerce are important to the economy, global conditions can affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of slowdown, adjustment, and recovery.
5. Curaçao GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Curaçao
$21,062
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
Curaçao’s GDP per capita is approximately
30.7%
below the
North America average
and
16.4%
below the world average.
6. Curaçao GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Antigua and Barbuda | $22,448 |
| #16 | Saint Kitts & Nevis | $22,146 |
| #17 | Saint Martin | $21,668 |
| #18 | Curaçao | $21,062 |
| #19 | Panama | $20,564 |
| #20 | Costa Rica | $20,299 |
| #21 | Trinidad and Tobago | $18,616 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Curaçao
Curaçao GDP (Nominal)
$3.3 Billion
(2026)
Curaçao GDP Per Capita
$21,062
(2026)
Curaçao’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the island, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights overall economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic production per resident. Both indicators together give complementary perspectives on economic performance.
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8. Curaçao GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
Curaçao.
9. Curaçao GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Curaçao GDP per capita is estimated at $21,062 in 2026.
It ranks #79 globally and #18 in North America.
It is approximately 30.7% below the North America average.
It is approximately 16.4% 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. Curaçao GDP Per Capita FAQs
Curaçao GDP per capita is estimated at $21,062 in 2026.
Curaçao ranks #79 globally and #18 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.
Curaçao GDP per capita is approximately 30.7% 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.