Real GDP Growth: Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia's real gdp growth is currently 2.1% as of 2026. # Saint Lucia Real GDP Growth Saint Lucia's real GDP growth stood at 2.
Current (2026)
2.1%
-12.5% y/y
Peak (2022)
20.6%
Low (2020)
-23.8%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — Saint Lucia
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Saint Lucia
Analysis# Saint Lucia Real GDP Growth
Saint Lucia's real GDP growth stood at 2.1% in 2026, reflecting a moderate recovery trajectory following years of volatility. The economy has achieved substantial long-term expansion since 1980, with cumulative growth of 520.0% over that period. However, recent performance remains well below the country's all-time peak of 20.6% in 2022, and growth rates have settled into a slower, steadier pattern after the pandemic-driven extremes.
The 2020 contraction of -23.8% marked the economy's lowest point on record, stemming from COVID-19 impacts. Recovery accelerated sharply through 2021-2022, with 11.3% and 20.6% growth respectively, but has since normalized to the 2-5% range. Projections suggest continued deceleration toward the 2.1% forecast for 2026, indicating the economy is entering a period of slower, sustainable growth following its pandemic-era rebound.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 1.5% | -11.76% |
| 2029 | 1.7% | -10.53% |
| 2028 | 1.9% | -5.00% |
| 2027 | 2.0% | -4.76% |
| 2026 | 2.1% | -12.50% |
| 2025 | 2.4% | -48.94% |
| 2024 | 4.7% | +42.42% |
| 2023 | 3.3% | -83.98% |
| 2022 | 20.6% | +82.30% |
| 2021 | 11.3% | +147.48% |
| 2020 | -23.8% | -3300.00% |
| 2019 | -0.7% | -124.14% |
| 2018 | 2.9% | -14.71% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | -10.53% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | +2000.00% |
| 2015 | -0.2% | -115.38% |
| 2014 | 1.3% | +159.09% |
| 2013 | -2.2% | -450.00% |
| 2012 | -0.4% | -108.16% |
| 2011 | 4.9% | +880.00% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.5% | +126.32% |
| 2009 | -1.9% | -138.78% |
| 2008 | 4.9% | +157.89% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | -70.77% |
| 2006 | 6.5% | +1725.00% |
| 2005 | -0.4% | -105.48% |
| 2004 | 7.3% | +69.77% |
| 2003 | 4.3% | +975.00% |
| 2002 | 0.4% | +111.76% |
| 2001 | -3.4% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | -100.00% |
| 1999 | 2.7% | -57.14% |
| 1998 | 6.3% | +1000.00% |
| 1997 | -0.7% | -124.14% |
| 1996 | 2.9% | +70.59% |
| 1995 | 1.7% | +6.25% |
| 1994 | 1.6% | +166.67% |
| 1993 | 0.6% | -92.50% |
| 1992 | 8.0% | +1900.00% |
| 1991 | 0.4% | -95.96% |
| 1990 | 9.9% | +10.00% |
| 1989 | 9.0% | -35.25% |
| 1988 | 13.9% | +256.41% |
| 1987 | 3.9% | -72.92% |
| 1986 | 14.4% | +14.29% |
| 1985 | 12.6% | +57.50% |
| 1984 | 8.0% | +95.12% |
| 1983 | 4.1% | +95.24% |
| 1982 | 2.1% | -58.82% |
| 1981 | 5.1% | +1120.00% |
| 1980 | -0.5% | — |
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