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Montserrat GDP Growth Rate (2026)

Latest Update: November 2026
Source: IMF
Montserrat has a very small Caribbean economy supported by public services, construction, tourism, and financial assistance from the United Kingdom. This page examines its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+7.3%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#8
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
North America Rank
#1
Out of 36 economies

1. Montserrat GDP Growth Rate in 2026

Economic growth is influenced by public investment, construction, tourism, government activity, and external financial support.

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

Montserrat’s growth history has been profoundly shaped by volcanic eruptions, population displacement, reconstruction, and long-term public assistance.

3. Montserrat GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)

Year GDP Growth Rate Change (pp)
2026 +7.3% —

4. Montserrat GDP Growth Performance

Current Growth Rate
+7.3%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+7.3%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+7.3%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+7.3%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from UK support and reconstruction spending, but its tiny population and limited private sector constrain economic scale.

5. Montserrat GDP Growth Rate vs North America and World

Montserrat
+7.3%
North America Average
+2.5%
World Average
+2.9%
0.0% 3.6% 7.3%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Montserrat’s GDP growth rate is approximately 4.8 pp above the North America average and 4.4 pp above the world average.

6. Montserrat 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 Montserrat

Montserrat GDP (Nominal)
$80.4 Million
(2026)
Montserrat GDP Growth Rate
+7.3%
(2026)
Montserrat’s growth is more project-driven than that of most Caribbean economies because public investment has a major influence on output.
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9. Montserrat GDP Growth Rate Forecast

The outlook depends on infrastructure, tourism, public investment, and external support. Volcanic and demographic risks remain important.
Forecast data is currently unavailable for Montserrat.

10. Montserrat GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings

Montserrat GDP growth rate is estimated at +7.3% in 2026.
It ranks #8 globally and #1 in North America by annual GDP growth rate.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +7.3%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +7.3%.
The current rate is 4.8 percentage points above the North America average.
The current rate is 4.4 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. Montserrat GDP Growth Rate FAQs

Montserrat GDP growth rate is estimated at +7.3% in 2026.
Montserrat ranks #8 globally and #1 in North America by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +7.3% in 2026.
GDP growth rate data for 2015 is currently unavailable.
Montserrat GDP growth rate is 4.8 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.