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Caribbean Economic Data 2026: GDP, Growth & Trade by Country

Comprehensive economic indicators, GDP data, trade statistics, and growth projections for 30+ Caribbean nations and territories.

$420B
+3.4%
Regional GDP
Combined Caribbean
4.2%
-0.8pts
Avg Inflation
Down from 5.0%
8.6%
-1.2pts
Unemployment
Improving trend
$12.4B
+18%
FDI Inflows
Tourism-led

GDP by Country

CountryGDPPer CapitaGrowth
Puerto Rico$103.5B$32,200+2.1%
Dominican Republic$94.2B$8,480+4.8%
Cuba$107.4B$9,500+1.2%
Jamaica$16.8B$5,720+3.2%
Trinidad & Tobago$24.1B$17,200+2.8%
Bahamas$12.8B$32,400+3.5%
Barbados$5.4B$18,900+4.1%
OECS Region$8.2B$12,800+3.8%

Sector Breakdown

Tourism & Hospitality

GDP Share:28%
Employment:32%
Growth:+8.2%

Financial Services

GDP Share:18%
Employment:8%
Growth:+4.6%

Agriculture & Food

GDP Share:12%
Employment:14%
Growth:+2.1%

Manufacturing

GDP Share:10%
Employment:11%
Growth:+3.4%

Energy & Mining

GDP Share:9%
Employment:4%
Growth:+5.8%

Retail & Commerce

GDP Share:14%
Employment:18%
Growth:+4.2%

Other Services

GDP Share:9%
Employment:13%
Growth:+3.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total GDP of the Caribbean in 2026?

Combined Caribbean GDP is approximately $90 billion in 2026 (CARICOM members), or $310 billion when including the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other non-CARICOM Caribbean states.

Which Caribbean country has the largest economy?

The Dominican Republic has the largest Caribbean economy at approximately $130 billion GDP in 2026, followed by Cuba (~$110B nominal), Puerto Rico (~$115B), and Trinidad & Tobago (~$30B).

What is the World Bank GDP growth projection for the Caribbean 2025-2026?

The World Bank projects Caribbean real GDP growth of 3.4% in 2025 and 3.6% in 2026, with Guyana leading at 14%+ on oil sector expansion and traditional tourism economies averaging 2.5-4%.

Which Caribbean country has the highest GDP per capita?

The Cayman Islands has the highest Caribbean GDP per capita at approximately $97,000 in 2026, followed by the Bahamas (~$36,000), Trinidad & Tobago (~$22,000), and Barbados (~$21,000).

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