Honduras: economy

What is the GDP growth rate of Honduras?

Economic activity in Honduras grew 3.9% in the first half of 2026, measured by the monthly economic activity index (IMAE), according to the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH). The BCH's September 2026 policy statement reports IMAE growth of 4.4% in July.

For full years, the IMF's World Economic Outlook of October 2026 gives real GDP growth of 3.8% in 2025 and projects 3.3% in 2026. The IMAE is a monthly proxy for GDP, not GDP itself; the BCH publishes quarterly national accounts separately, and early figures are preliminary.

Official sources: BCH: Comportamiento de la economía, segundo trimestre 2026 · IMF World Economic Outlook: real GDP growth, Honduras

What is the inflation rate in Honduras?

Consumer prices in Honduras were 6.28% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, according to the Central Bank of Honduras consumer price index report. Inflation was 4.55% in September 2025.

The BCH attributes the rise mainly to higher international fuel prices, which raise transport and logistics costs, and to weather effects on farm prices. The bank's target is 4.0% plus or minus 1 percentage point, so the September rate is above the range. Its 18 September 2026 statement put core inflation, which excludes food and energy, at 2.3% in August. The BCH publishes the index monthly.

Official sources: BCH: Índice de Precios al Consumidor, septiembre 2026 · BCH: Boletín de Prensa No. 84/2026

What is the Central Bank of Honduras interest rate?

The Central Bank of Honduras raised its monetary policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.00% on 18 September 2026, according to its press release No. 84/2026. The bank said it acted because of persistent inflation pressure from fuel and food prices.

The policy rate guides the rates on the BCH's open market operations and, through them, bank lending rates. The same release reports that bank credit to the private sector grew 8.0% in the year to August and that net international reserves were US$11,515.6 million on 14 September 2026, equal to 6.6 months of imports. The BCH's board reviews the rate at regular sessions during the year.

Official sources: BCH: Boletín de Prensa No. 84/2026

What is the GDP per capita of Honduras?

GDP per capita in Honduras was US$3,598 in 2025, according to the World Bank. Total GDP was US$39.6 billion.

The figure is in current US dollars, so movements in the lempira's exchange rate affect it as well as real growth. It divides output by the whole population and says nothing about how income is shared; the INE's household survey shows most households below the national poverty line. The BCH publishes GDP in lempiras.

Official sources: World Bank: GDP per capita (current US$), Honduras · World Bank: GDP (current US$), Honduras

How much money do Hondurans abroad send home?

Remittance inflows to Honduras reached US$9,495.0 million in 2026 up to 14 September, according to the Central Bank of Honduras. Personal remittances were equal to 30.1% of GDP in 2025, according to the World Bank.

Most remittances come from Hondurans in the United States. The BCH's second-quarter report says remittance growth slowed in 2026, which it links to uncertainty over US migration policy. Remittances support household consumption and are the country's largest source of foreign currency. The BCH reports them in its weekly and monthly external-sector data.

Official sources: BCH: Boletín de Prensa No. 84/2026 · World Bank: personal remittances received (% of GDP), Honduras

Is Honduras' economy growing?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is 3.8%. Its high point since 2005 was 2021, at 12.6%; its low point was 2020, at -9.0%. Latin America & Caribbean median: 2.7%; Honduras is 11th highest of 31. Worldwide: 78th of 180.

How rich is Honduras per person?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is $3,598. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 28th highest of 31 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is $10,989. Worldwide: 127th of 180.

What is Honduras' GDP per person adjusted for prices?

In 2025, GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Honduras was $7,871 in international dollars, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was $22,756 in international dollars, and Honduras placed 29th highest of 30. Worldwide: 134th of 179.

How much does Honduras export?

According to the World Bank, exports of goods and services in Honduras was 35.0% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2005, at 59.0% of GDP; its low point was 2024, at 33.9% of GDP. It is 5th highest of 17 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 30.0% of GDP. Of 133 countries with 2025 data, 68th highest.

Does Honduras earn more abroad than it spends?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 2.5% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2020, at 2.9% of GDP; its low point was 2008, at -15.3% of GDP. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was -1.2% of GDP, and Honduras placed 5th highest of 27. Of 132 countries with 2025 data, 34th highest.

How much foreign direct investment goes into Honduras?

In 2025, net inflows of foreign direct investment in Honduras was 2.7% of GDP, according to the IMF. The peak was 8.7% of GDP in 2008 and the low 1.0% of GDP in 2020. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 2.5% of GDP, and Honduras placed 15th highest of 31. World rank, highest first: 69th of 179.

How high are loan rates in Honduras?

18.6%: that is the average bank lending rate in Honduras for 2025, according to the IMF. Its high point since 2005 was 2015, at 20.7%; its low point was 2023, at 14.4%. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 8.8%, and Honduras placed 3rd highest of 23. World rank, highest first: 10th of 73.