Curacao's $5.8 billion economy, growing 2.5% in 2025, depends on tourism, oil refining, and international trade, with per capita GDP at $28,000. Petroleum exports lead, but food imports strain finances. Climate vulnerability and reliance on Dutch aid challenge stability for its 165,000 residents. Recent port enhancements and solar energy projects boost resilience. The island invests in cultural tourism and small business growth to lower unemployment. Leveraging its Caribbean location, Curacao aims for sustainable development, focusing on green initiatives and education. It navigates economic shifts and environmental risks, striving for long-term prosperity in a competitive regional market.
World Bank GDP economic data: 2010-2024. Last updated Apr 2026. See Curacao GDP per capita.
Curacao GDP Statistics by Year
| Year | GDP Size (in billions $) |
| 2025 (projected) | 4 |
| 2024 | n/a |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |