Saint Lucia: economy and key statistics
Saint Lucia is number 176 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $2.7 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $14,746. The economy shrank by 0.6% in 2025. Unemployment is 9.5%. The economy is 74% services, 11% industry, 2% agriculture.
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National power
Saint Lucia is number 180 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 11.8 out of 100: economic 20, technology 4, military 0 and human capital 31.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $2.7 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $5.2 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $14,746 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | -0.6% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 2.0% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 9.5% | 2025 |
| Population | 0.2 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 0.1 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 74% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 11% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 4% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 2% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 7.3% of GDP | 2025 |
| Internet users | 68% of people | 2024 |
Other economies in North America
- United States (#1)
- Canada (#10)
- Mexico (#14)
- Puerto Rico (US) (#65)
- Dominican Republic (#66)
- Guatemala (#68)
- Costa Rica (#74)
- Panama (#82)
- Honduras (#105)
- El Salvador (#109)
- Haiti (#112)
- Trinidad and Tobago (#122)
- Jamaica (#125)
- Nicaragua (#128)
- Bahamas (#142)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia had a GDP of $2.7 billion in 2025, ranking number 176 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Saint Lucia?
GDP per person in Saint Lucia was $14,746 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Saint Lucia growing?
The economy of Saint Lucia shrank by 0.6% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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