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Location

GDP per capita: 3,426 USD (PPP: 7,486 intl$) · Total GDP: 37.1 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Honduras is 252 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 37.09 billion USD 3,426 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 3,020 USD
GDP (PPP) 7,486 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 37.09 3,426
2023 34.36 3,227
2022 31.43 3,003
2021 28.14 2,735
2020 23.35 2,308
2019 24.88 2,502
2018 24.07 2,465
2017 23.14 2,413
2016 21.72 2,307
2015 20.98 2,271
2014 19.76 2,180
2013 18.50 2,081
2012 18.53 2,126
2011 17.71 2,074
2010 15.84 1,893
2009 14.59 1,781
2008 13.88 1,732
2007 12.36 1,578
2006 10.92 1,426
2005 9.76 1,305
2004 8.87 1,215
2003 8.23 1,156
2002 7.86 1,132
2001 7.65 1,132
2000 7.19 1,093
1999 6.39 999
1998 6.16 989
1997 5.57 917
1996 4.80 813
1995 4.67 814
1994 4.11 736
1993 4.19 773
1992 4.12 782
1991 3.70 722
1990 3.73 750
1989 4.38 904
1988 4.89 1,039
1987 5.02 1,098
1986 4.71 1,058
1985 4.33 1,001
1984 4.03 960
1983 3.84 942
1982 3.62 914
1981 3.50 912
1980 3.18 854
1979 2.78 769
1978 2.39 683
1977 1.90 559
1976 1.59 482
1975 1.33 417
1974 1.24 401
1973 1.13 375
1972 1.03 353
1971 0.96 338
1970 0.90 329
1969 0.84 316
1968 0.82 314
1967 0.75 298
1966 0.69 283
1965 0.65 274
1964 0.59 256
1963 0.55 247
1962 0.53 244
1961 0.50 237
1960 0.48 231

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Honduras play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Honduras Per Capita
Imports 21.35 billion USD (57.6% of GDP)
Exports 12.44 billion USD (33.5% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Honduras
Household debt 31.62 billion USD (85.2% of GDP)

Corruption in Honduras

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 4.9%
2024 4.9%
2023 6.1%
2022 8.8%
2021 8.5%
2020 11.0%
2019 5.7%
2018 5.6%
2017 5.5%
2016 6.7%
2015 6.1%
2014 7.1%
2013 5.6%
2012 3.8%
2011 4.5%
2010 4.1%
2009 3.3%
2008 3.2%
2007 3.2%
2006 3.6%
2005 4.9%
2004 6.0%
2003 5.3%
2002 4.0%
2001 4.0%
2000 3.9%
1999 3.9%
1998 4.0%
1997 3.3%
1996 4.4%
1995 3.2%
1994 3.1%
1993 3.1%
1992 3.1%
1991 4.6%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 4.6%
2023 6.7%
2022 9.1%
2021 4.5%
2020 3.5%
2019 4.4%
2018 4.3%
2017 3.9%
2016 2.7%
2015 3.2%
2014 6.1%
2013 5.2%
2012 5.2%
2011 6.8%
2010 4.7%
2009 5.5%
2008 11.4%
2007 6.9%
2006 5.6%
2005 8.8%
2004 8.1%
2003 7.7%
2002 7.7%
2001 9.7%
2000 11.0%
1999 11.7%
1998 13.7%
1997 20.2%
1996 23.8%
1995 29.5%
1994 21.7%
1993 10.7%
1992 8.8%
1991 34.0%
1990 23.3%
1989 9.9%
1988 4.5%
1987 2.5%
1986 4.4%
1985 3.4%
1984 4.7%
1983 8.3%
1982 9.0%
1981 9.4%
1980 18.1%
1979 12.1%
1978 5.7%
1977 8.4%
1976 4.9%
1975 8.4%
1974 12.8%
1973 5.2%
1972 3.6%
1971 2.2%
1970 2.9%
1969 1.3%
1968 1.9%
1967 2.1%
1966 1.8%
1965 3.2%
1964 4.5%
1963 3.1%
1962 1.1%
1961 1.6%
1960 -1.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Honduras in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Honduras is 3,426 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 7,486 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Honduras?

The main economic sectors in Honduras include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Honduras in 2024?

The inflation rate in Honduras is 4.6% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Honduras including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Honduras's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Honduras's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026