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Cuba

CUB Β· Latin America and Caribbean / Latin America and Caribbean (excluding high income)

Cuba: GDP $9.6K per capita, population 11.0M, unemployment 1.7%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
Population
10.98M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
109,884 kmΒ²
Capital
Havana
ISO 2
CU
ISO 3
CUB
Calling code
+53
Internet TLD
.cu
Government type
communist state

Age Structure

0-14 years 16.3%
15-64 years 66.5%
65+ years 17.2%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Spanish (SPA) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Christian Major 58.9% -
None Minor 23.2% -
Folk Religion Minor 17.6% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
10.98M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
-0.36%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
106.2 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
77.2%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
78.3 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
8.62 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
10.38 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.45 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
6.8 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
0.4%
2012
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
97.7%
2019

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$9.6K
2020
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
1.7%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$9.0K
2019

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$107.35B
2020
GDP growth (annual %)
-1.1%
2024

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
124.9%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
42.5%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
82.4%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
1.09M
2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Cuba?

According to our data, the average income in Cuba is approximately $9,010 (GNI per capita) as of 2019. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

How does Cuba compare to other countries in Latin America and Caribbean ?

Cuba is located in Latin America and Caribbean and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Cuba compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Cuba is located in Latin America and Caribbean , Latin America and Caribbean (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

Our comprehensive database provides real-time insights into Cuba's economic performance and demographic trends, allowing you to compare with other countries and understand global patterns. Access current economic indicators, population statistics, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Cuba's economic and demographic landscape. For detailed economic data, visit our economy page, and for demographic information, explore our population statistics section.

Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
CU
ISO 3
CUB
IOC code
CUB
Vehicle code
C
Latitude
23.13
Longitude
-82.37

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