🇭🇳 Honduras
Honduras (North America) has a population of 11,005,850 (2025), ranking 85 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Honduras: $3,598 /inh. (2025), ranking 154 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 4.6 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Honduras, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Honduras, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Income share of the poorest 20% (163/169), Homicide rate (180/192), Gini index (155/169).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Honduras has $3,598 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Honduras has 4.9 %, below the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Honduras has 4.6 %, above the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Honduras has 3.8 %, above the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 3.8 % | 2025 | 89 of 211 |
| GDP | $39.6B | 2025 | 106 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $86.6B | 2025 | 110 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.1 % | 2025 | 112 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.2 % | 2021 | 114 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $2,404 /inh. | 2021 | 129 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $3,270 /inh. | 2025 | 150 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $7,871 /inh. | 2025 | 152 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $3,598 /inh. | 2025 | 154 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 18.6 % | 2025 | 20 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 9.8 % | 2025 | 28 of 146 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.19 | 2026 | 33 of 55 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 74.2 % | 2025 | 55 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 25.95 LCU/$ | 2025 | 90 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 4.6 % | 2025 | 144 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 8 % | 2025 | 177 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 8.5 % | 2025 | 54 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 21.6 % | 2025 | 66 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 44.1 % | 2025 | 67 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 22.4 % | 2025 | 77 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 4.9 % | 2025 | 84 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 55.9 % | 2025 | 103 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 53.8 % | 2025 | 123 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 56.6 % | 2025 | 129 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 2.5 % | 2025 | 56 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 56.5 % | 2025 | 64 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 91.5 % | 2025 | 85 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $12B | 2025 | 96 of 205 |
| Exports of goods and services | 35 % | 2025 | 101 of 192 |
| Services exports | $3.8B | 2025 | 106 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 3.9 % | 2024 | 111 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 30.1 % | 2025 | 5 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.7 % | 2025 | 77 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 1.7 % | 2023 | 81 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.1B | 2025 | 94 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 669,000 arr. | 2020 | 114 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $189M | 2020 | 143 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 24.4 % | 2020 | 90 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 15.1 % | 2020 | 92 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 19.5 % | 2020 | 96 of 159 |
| Military spending | 1.5 % | 2025 | 98 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 15.2 % | 2025 | 106 of 187 |
| Budget balance | -4.5 % | 2020 | 122 of 158 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2019 | 142 of 155 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 78.5 % | 2024 | 33 of 184 |
| External debt | 41.8 % | 2024 | 56 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.3 months | 2025 | 67 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $10.2B | 2025 | 81 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 82.1 % | 2025 | 30 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 15 % | 2025 | 44 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 26.9 % | 2025 | 58 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13.3 % | 2025 | 62 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 25.4 % | 2025 | 81 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 24.2 % | 2025 | 85 of 185 |
| Services | 57.6 % | 2025 | 102 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of men per 100 women | 101.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 57 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 57 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 95.4 % | 2024 | 66 of 145 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 30.3 % | 2025 | 67 of 213 |
| Population | 11,005,850 inhab. | 2025 | 85 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 97 % | 2019 | 90 of 178 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65.2 % | 2025 | 90 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 104 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 53.4 per 100 | 2025 | 124 of 213 |
| Urban population | 59.3 % | 2025 | 129 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 4.5 % | 2025 | 154 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 157 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 23.5 yrs | 2023 | 165 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female suicide rate | 1.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 31 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 5.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 53 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 10.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 59 of 183 |
| Population growth | 1.65 % | 2025 | 60 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 21.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 62 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.48 children/woman | 2024 | 77 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 15 per 1,000 | 2024 | 99 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 12.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 100 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 16.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 105 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 61.9 yrs | 2023 | 112 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 70.5 yrs | 2024 | 117 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 73 yrs | 2024 | 123 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 75.7 yrs | 2024 | 130 of 213 |
| Death rate | 4.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 201 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.2 % | 2024 | 46 of 152 |
| Health expenditure | 7.7 % | 2023 | 66 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 38 per 100,000 | 2024 | 97 of 206 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 95.7 % | 2024 | 120 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 14.3 % | 2024 | 128 of 167 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 87.7 % | 2024 | 133 of 211 |
| Physicians | 0.49 per 1,000 | 2020 | 141 of 193 |
| Measles vaccination | 79 % | 2024 | 148 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 3.4 % | 2024 | 155 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 53.1 % | 2023 | 164 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 0.5 per 1,000 | 2023 | 172 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.74 per 1,000 | 2023 | 175 of 196 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 1.6 % | 2024 | 26 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 5 % | 2024 | 30 of 207 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 49 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 12.1 % | 2024 | 50 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 22.7 % | 2024 | 62 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 95 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 3.5 L/person | 2024 | 120 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult men | 23.9 % | 2024 | 129 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 31.8 % | 2024 | 147 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 39.3 % | 2024 | 148 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 166.4 cm | 2014 | 164 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 153.8 cm | 2014 | 183 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 88.5 % | 2020 | 45 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 9.7 % | 2020 | 63 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.8 % | 2020 | 66 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 117 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.19 | 2003 | 143 of 205 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.24 | 2003 | 151 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.06 | 2003 | 165 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 186 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.4 % | 2024 | 194 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 32.3 % | 2024 | 31 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 15.7 % | 2024 | 123 of 169 |
| Gini index | 45.7 | 2024 | 155 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 3.7 % | 2024 | 163 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 823 km | 2026 | 88 of 227 |
| Land area | 111,890 km² | 2024 | 100 of 212 |
| Total area | 112,492 km² | 2024 | 102 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 1,575 km | 2026 | 104 of 230 |
| Population density | 96.8 inh./km² | 2024 | 107 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 14.8 ° | 2026 | 131 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 1,976 mm | 2022 | 35 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 684 m | 2026 | 51 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 8,664 m³/inh. | 2022 | 53 of 181 |
| Highest point | 2,870 m | 2026 | 76 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.8 % | 2015 | 80 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 52.8 % | 2024 | 50 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 23 % | 2025 | 63 of 210 |
| Arable land | 9.1 % | 2024 | 110 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 28.5 % | 2024 | 126 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.92 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.75 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.38 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.32 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.51 | 2025 | 83 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.26 | 2025 | 98 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.35 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.93 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.86 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.87 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.87 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.88 | 2025 | 50 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.82 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.78 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.73 | 2025 | 96 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.7 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.82 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.53 | 2025 | 93 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.71 | 2025 | 114 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.75 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.59 | 2025 | 134 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.63 | 2025 | 146 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.59 | 2025 | 148 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.44 | 2025 | 148 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 22 pts | 2024 | 154 of 179 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.15 | 2025 | 174 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.25 | 2025 | 182 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 33.3 % | 2025 | 40 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 11 % | 2012 | 53 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 29.7 % | 2025 | 78 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,954 | 2025 | 99 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 5 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 34 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 71.1 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 59 /100 | 2025 | 132 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 25 /100 | 2025 | 133 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 54.3 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 10.4 pts | 2025 | 43 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 31.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 180 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 76.1 % | 2012 | 11 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 66.5 % | 2019 | 26 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 12.9 % | 2019 | 55 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 47 per 100,000 | 2023 | 96 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 94.1 % | 2019 | 140 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 81.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 185 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Prohibited in all cases | 2026 | 7 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $929 | 2024 | 57 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $464 | 2024 | 60 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 1.9 % | 2016 | 92 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 2.6 % | 2017 | 132 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 30.1 % | 2022 | 140 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 4.9 /10 | 2024 | 156 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 34 % | 2019 | 125 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2026 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Honduras?
Honduras has about 11,005,850 inhabitants (2025), ranking 85 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Honduras?
GDP per capita is $3,598 /inh. (2025): Honduras ranks 154 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Honduras?
Annual inflation is 4.6 % (2025); Honduras ranks 144 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Honduras?
The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (2025); Honduras ranks 84 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Honduras stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Honduras has $3,598 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Honduras come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.