Cuba has a population of 10.9 million (2025), and 77.2% of people live in urban areas. Unemployment was an estimated 1.7% of the labor force in 2025.
Key figures for Cuba
Population
10.9 million
GDP
$107.4 billion
GDP growth
-1.1%
GDP per person
$9,605
Unemployment
1.7%
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Economy and growth
| Indicator | Cuba | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPThe total value of goods and services produced in a year, converted to US dollars at official exchange rates. | $107.4 billion2020 | $86.4 trillion | – | Compare GDP |
| GDP growthThe yearly change in the value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation. | -1.1%2024 | 2.9% | 195th of 204 | Compare GDP growth |
| GDP per personGDP divided by population, in US dollars at official exchange rates. | $9,6052020 | $10,999 | – | Compare GDP per person |
| Income per personGross national income per person, converted with the World Bank Atlas method, which smooths exchange rate swings. | $9,0102019 | $11,554 | – | Compare Income per person |
| Agriculture share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing. | 1.2%2024 | 4.1% | 163rd of 194 | Compare Agriculture share of GDP |
| Industry share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water and gas. | 23.8%2024 | 25.4% | 100th of 196 | Compare Industry share of GDP |
Trade and investment
| Indicator | Cuba | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExportsThe value of goods and services sold to other countries, as a share of GDP. | 42.5%2024 | 29.1% | 66th of 176 | Compare Exports |
| ImportsThe value of goods and services bought from other countries, as a share of GDP. | 82.4%2024 | 28.1% | 18th of 176 | Compare Imports |
People and customers
| Indicator | Cuba | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationThe total number of people living in the country, whatever their legal status or citizenship. | 10.9 million2025 | 8.2 billion | 87th of 217 | Compare Population |
| Population growthThe yearly change in the total population. | -0.39%2025 | 0.91% | 194th of 217 | Compare Population growth |
| Urban populationThe share of people living in areas defined as urban by each country. | 77.2%2025 | 57.8% | 70th of 217 | Compare Urban population |
| Population densityThe number of people per square kilometer of land area. | 106.22023 | 62.1 | 99th of 216 | Compare Population density |
| Children (0 to 14)The share of the population aged 14 or younger. | 15.0%2025 | 24.4% | 178th of 217 | Compare Children (0 to 14) |
| Working age (15 to 64)The share of the population aged 15 to 64, the usual working ages. | 67.9%2025 | 65.2% | 52nd of 217 | Compare Working age (15 to 64) |
| Older adults (65+)The share of the population aged 65 or older. | 17.0%2025 | 10.4% | 57th of 217 | Compare Older adults (65+) |
| Life expectancyHow many years a newborn would be expected to live if current death rates stayed the same. | 78.3 years2024 | 73.5 years | 66th of 217 | Compare Life expectancy |
| College and university enrollmentEnrollment in universities, colleges and other tertiary education, as a share of the population of the usual age for it. Can exceed 100%. | 43.1%2024 | 43.6% | 82nd of 139 | Compare College and university enrollment |
Digital and infrastructure
| Indicator | Cuba | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptionsMobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people. Can exceed 100 because many people have more than one SIM card. | 72.92024 | 110.4 | 172nd of 209 | Compare Mobile subscriptions |
| Fixed broadbandHome and business broadband internet subscriptions, such as cable, fiber and DSL, for every 100 people. | 3.12024 | 19.3 | 148th of 207 | Compare Fixed broadband |
| Secure serversInternet servers using encryption technology for online transactions, per million people. | 1932024 | 16,381 | 150th of 215 | Compare Secure servers |
| Electricity accessThe share of people with access to electricity. | 100.0%2023 | 91.6% | 27th of 215 | Compare Electricity access |
| Logistics performanceA World Bank survey score for how easy it is to move goods: customs, infrastructure, shipping, tracking and timeliness. Published every few years. | 2.202022 | 3.00 | 131st of 138 | Compare Logistics performance |
Work and jobs
| Indicator | Cuba | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentThe share of people who are available for and looking for work but have none. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 1.7%2025 | 4.8% | 170th of 184 | Compare Unemployment |
| Labor forceThe number of people aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. | 4.9 million2025 | 3.7 billion | 86th of 184 | Compare Labor force |
| Employment rateThe share of people aged 15 and over who have a job. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 51.3%2025 | 58.1% | 134th of 184 | Compare Employment rate |
| Women in workThe share of women aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 40.0%2025 | 48.9% | 150th of 184 | Compare Women in work |
Other countries in Caribbean
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Puerto Rico
- Sint Maarten
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Martin (French part)
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- The Bahamas
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
Data: World Bank, World Development Indicators, licensed CC BY 4.0, updated November 2026. Each figure shows the latest year published. World figures are World Bank averages for the same year. Ranks compare countries with data from the last three years of each series. About this data.
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