Honduras
Country statistics · 1990–present
Honduras at a Glance
Honduras is home to 10.8 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $4,197, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 73.0 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 10.8 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 21.6 and a death rate of 4.5 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 17.1 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 185,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Honduras is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $49 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $4,197 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.8% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 6.5% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 73.0 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $249 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 88.3% (2024), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 58.6% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 65.5% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.