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Saint Martin GDP Growth Rate (2026)

Latest Update: November 2026
Source: IMF
Saint Martin has a small Caribbean economy heavily supported by tourism, hospitality, retail, construction, and services. This page examines its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+4.9%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#37
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
North America Rank
#3
Out of 36 economies

1. Saint Martin GDP Growth Rate in 2026

Economic growth is influenced by tourism, visitor spending, reconstruction, construction, and regional travel conditions.

2. Saint Martin GDP Growth Rate Trends (2026–2026)

Saint Martin’s growth history has been shaped by tourism cycles, hurricane damage, reconstruction, and external consumer demand.

3. Saint Martin GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)

Year GDP Growth Rate Change (pp)
2026 +4.9% —

4. Saint Martin GDP Growth Performance

Current Growth Rate
+4.9%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+4.9%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+4.9%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+4.9%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from international tourism and cross-border commercial activity, but its narrow base creates high exposure to travel disruptions.

5. Saint Martin GDP Growth Rate vs North America and World

Saint Martin
+4.9%
North America Average
+2.5%
World Average
+2.9%
0.0% 2.5% 4.9%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Saint Martin’s GDP growth rate is approximately 2.4 pp above the North America average and 2.0 pp above the world average.

6. Saint Martin 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 Saint Martin

Saint Martin GDP (Nominal)
$649.2 Million
(2026)
Saint Martin GDP Growth Rate
+4.9%
(2026)
Saint Martin generally follows Caribbean tourism trends and can experience larger growth swings than diversified economies.

9. Saint Martin GDP Growth Rate Forecast

The outlook depends on tourism, investment, reconstruction, and global travel demand. Hurricanes and external slowdowns remain important risks.
Forecast data is currently unavailable for Saint Martin.

10. Saint Martin GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings

Saint Martin GDP growth rate is estimated at +4.9% in 2026.
It ranks #37 globally and #3 in North America by annual GDP growth rate.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +4.9%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +4.9%.
The current rate is 2.4 percentage points above the North America average.
The current rate is 2.0 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. Saint Martin GDP Growth Rate FAQs

Saint Martin GDP growth rate is estimated at +4.9% in 2026.
Saint Martin ranks #37 globally and #3 in North America by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +4.9% in 2026.
GDP growth rate data for 2015 is currently unavailable.
Saint Martin GDP growth rate is 2.4 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.