Bahamas economy
Bahamas’ economy grew 3.4% in 2024, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 0.4% in 2024, and 9.2% of the labour force was out of work in 2025.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 3.4% | 2024 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.4% | 2024 |
| Unemployment | 9.2% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $15.8 bn | 2024 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $39,455 | 2024 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $41,198 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | −6.7% | 2024 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −1.2% | 2024 |
| Population | 403k | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.