Cuba GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Cuba's gni per capita was $9,010 in 2019, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2019.
Overview
Cuba's gni per capita stood at $9,010 in 2019, a rise of +$300 from 2018. Cuba ranked 88th globally.
Cuba’s gross national income per capita rose from a trough of 840.00 in 1972 to an all‑time peak of 9,010.00 in 2019, placing the island nation 88th in the world after 48 years of coverage. This long‑term ascent reflects gradual diversification beyond the centrally planned sugar sector, modest gains in tourism, and periodic reforms that have allowed limited private enterprise. The 2019 figure of 9,010.00 is slightly below the 9,350.00 recorded for peer country Dominica and close to Montenegro’s 8,970.00, underscoring Cuba’s position near the lower end of the upper‑middle‑income bracket. Despite the steady climb, the pace has been uneven, with external shocks such as the 1990s “Special Period” and more recent U.S. sanctions tempering growth. Continued liberalisation of the economy, coupled with expanded access to foreign investment and a potential easing of embargo restrictions, could accelerate the upward trajectory and move Cuba nearer to the per‑capita levels of its Caribbean peers.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $9,010 | +$300 | #88 |
| 2018 | $8,710 | +$700 | #86 |
| 2017 | $8,010 | +$480 | #86 |
| 2016 | $7,530 | +$260 | #87 |
| 2015 | $7,270 | +$420 | #91 |
| 2014 | $6,850 | +$210 | #97 |
| 2013 | $6,640 | +$550 | #97 |
| 2012 | $6,090 | +$500 | #97 |
| 2011 | $5,590 | +$420 | #96 |
| 2010 | $5,170 | +$90 | #96 |
| 2009 | $5,080 | +$50 | #92 |
| 2008 | $5,030 | +$290 | #91 |
| 2007 | $4,740 | +$330 | #89 |
| 2006 | $4,410 | +$450 | #86 |
| 2005 | $3,960 | +$470 | #83 |
Analysis
Cuba's gni per capita was $9,010 in 2019, a rise of +$300 from 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's gni per capita was $9,010 in 2019. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.
Cuba's gni per capita peaked at $9,010 in 2019.
The lowest gni per capita in Cuba was $840 in 1972.
Cuba ranks 88th globally in gni per capita as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gni per capita of Cuba in 2019 was $9,010. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_gni-per-capita,
title = {Cuba GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}