Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Saint Lucia has a tourism-driven Caribbean economy supported by hospitality, services, construction, trade, agriculture, and transport. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with the island’s relatively small population and helps place overall output into a per-person context. Explore Saint Lucia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$15,135
Est. in USD
World Rank
#73
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+3.6%
+$532
North America Rank
#12
Out of 23 countries
1. Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Saint Lucia’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across tourism, hospitality, trade, construction, and other services. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s small population makes the indicator particularly useful for international comparisons. It helps show how visitor spending and service activity translate into production per person.
2. Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,135 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | $14,603 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $14,270 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | $13,367 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $13,053 | +24.7% |
| 2021 | $10,471 | +23.5% |
| 2020 | $8,479 | -28.1% |
| 2019 | $11,794 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $11,643 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | $11,333 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | $10,638 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $10,335 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | $10,045 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | $9,577 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | $9,260 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $9,131 | +5.2% |
| 2010 | $8,677 | +5.3% |
| 2009 | $8,239 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | $8,450 | +6.5% |
| 2007 | $7,931 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | $7,606 | +10.9% |
| 2005 | $6,859 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | $6,491 | +7.2% |
| 2003 | $6,055 | +8.8% |
| 2002 | $5,564 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $5,566 | -5.3% |
| 2000 | $5,876 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | $5,879 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | $5,667 | +7.3% |
| 1997 | $5,280 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | $5,240 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | $5,143 | +5.2% |
| 1994 | $4,888 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | $4,761 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | $4,756 | +8.2% |
| 1991 | $4,394 | +4.6% |
| 1990 | $4,201 | +17.9% |
| 1989 | $3,564 | +12.0% |
| 1988 | $3,181 | +13.0% |
| 1987 | $2,816 | +8.8% |
| 1986 | $2,589 | +17.6% |
| 1985 | $2,201 | +11.4% |
| 1984 | $1,976 | +25.8% |
| 1983 | $1,571 | +6.2% |
| 1982 | $1,479 | -6.9% |
| 1981 | $1,589 | +12.6% |
| 1980 | $1,411 | — |
4. Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+3.6%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+44.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+42.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+99.0%
(2006 to 2026)
Saint Lucia’s GDP per capita can be influenced by tourist arrivals, global travel conditions, natural disasters, inflation, investment, and population changes. Because tourism plays a central role in the economy, external disruptions can significantly affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through tourism cycles and recovery periods.
5. Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Saint Lucia
$15,135
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
Saint Lucia’s GDP per capita is approximately
50.2%
below the
North America average
and
39.9%
below the world average.
6. Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Trinidad and Tobago | $18,616 |
| #10 | Cuba | $18,329 |
| #11 | Mexico | $15,779 |
| #12 | Saint Lucia | $15,135 |
| #13 | Grenada | $12,689 |
| #14 | Dominican Republic | $12,406 |
| #15 | St. Vincent & Grenadines | $11,098 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia GDP (Nominal)
$2.8 Billion
(2026)
Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita
$15,135
(2026)
Saint Lucia’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the island, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the size of the tourism-led economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer complementary economic perspectives.
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8. Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $15,724 | +3.9% |
| 2028 | $16,328 | +3.8% |
| 2029 | $16,940 | +3.7% |
| 2030 | $17,527 | +3.5% |
Saint Lucia GDP per capita is projected to reach $17,527 by 2030, representing a 15.8% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Saint Lucia GDP per capita is estimated at $15,135 in 2026.
It ranks #73 globally and #12 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 3.6% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 44.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 42.3%.
It is approximately 50.2% below the North America average.
It is approximately 39.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $17,527 by 2030, 15.8% above the 2026 level.
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. Saint Lucia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Saint Lucia GDP per capita is estimated at $15,135 in 2026.
Saint Lucia ranks #73 globally and #12 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 3.6% compared with 2025.
Saint Lucia GDP per capita was approximately $10,335 in 2015.
Saint Lucia GDP per capita is approximately 50.2% 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.