Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bahamas
Bahamas: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.17 billion current GBP in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
5.17 billion current GBP
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
143rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
5.39 billion current GBP
in 2013
All-time low
60.64 million current GBP
in 1960
Years of data
55
1960–2014
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bahamas, 1960–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current GBP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Bahamas is 5.17 billion current GBP, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Bahamas peaked at 5.39 billion current GBP in 2013 and was at its lowest, 60.64 million current GBP, in 1960.
That places Bahamas 143rd out of 200 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | current GBP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 60.64 million current GBP | — |
| 1961 | 67.89 million current GBP | +12.0% |
| 1962 | 75.80 million current GBP | +11.7% |
| 1963 | 84.91 million current GBP | +12.0% |
| 1964 | 95.24 million current GBP | +12.2% |
| 1965 | 107.28 million current GBP | +12.6% |
| 1966 | 121.43 million current GBP | +13.2% |
| 1967 | 141.29 million current GBP | +16.4% |
| 1968 | 185.38 million current GBP | +31.2% |
| 1969 | 220.06 million current GBP | +18.7% |
| 1970 | 224.34 million current GBP | +1.9% |
| 1971 | 235.62 million current GBP | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 236.59 million current GBP | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 273.84 million current GBP | +15.7% |
| 1974 | 270.51 million current GBP | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 269.51 million current GBP | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 357.33 million current GBP | +32.6% |
| 1977 | 408.74 million current GBP | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 434.10 million current GBP | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 538.19 million current GBP | +24.0% |
| 1980 | 574.57 million current GBP | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 709.88 million current GBP | +23.6% |
| 1982 | 903.49 million current GBP | +27.3% |
| 1983 | 1.14 billion current GBP | +26.5% |
| 1984 | 1.53 billion current GBP | +34.2% |
| 1985 | 1.81 billion current GBP | +17.8% |
| 1986 | 1.69 billion current GBP | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 1.66 billion current GBP | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 1.58 billion current GBP | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 1.87 billion current GBP | +18.1% |
| 1990 | 1.78 billion current GBP | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 1.76 billion current GBP | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 1.77 billion current GBP | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 2.06 billion current GBP | +16.4% |
| 1994 | 2.13 billion current GBP | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 2.17 billion current GBP | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 2.31 billion current GBP | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 3.03 billion current GBP | +31.0% |
| 1998 | 3.23 billion current GBP | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 3.72 billion current GBP | +15.1% |
| 2000 | 4.18 billion current GBP | +12.4% |
| 2001 | 4.53 billion current GBP | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 4.64 billion current GBP | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 4.26 billion current GBP | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 3.87 billion current GBP | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 4.24 billion current GBP | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 4.33 billion current GBP | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 4.16 billion current GBP | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 4.49 billion current GBP | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 5.02 billion current GBP | +11.9% |
| 2010 | 5.12 billion current GBP | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 4.92 billion current GBP | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 5.21 billion current GBP | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 5.39 billion current GBP | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 5.17 billion current GBP | -4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 115.99 million current GBP | 60.64 million current GBP | 220.06 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1970s | 324.88 million current GBP | 224.34 million current GBP | 538.19 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.35 billion current GBP | 574.57 million current GBP | 1.87 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.40 billion current GBP | 1.76 billion current GBP | 3.72 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.37 billion current GBP | 3.87 billion current GBP | 5.02 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.16 billion current GBP | 4.92 billion current GBP | 5.39 billion current GBP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
More economy & growth data for Bahamas
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9419 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0063 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 248.45 current US$ per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.0063 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 248.45 current LCU per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0018 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 72.59 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 91.96 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 2.07 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Bahamas?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Bahamas was 5.17 billion current GBP in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 5.39 billion current GBP in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.64 million current GBP in 1960.
- How does Bahamas rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Bahamas ranks 143rd out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in British pounds. It is not adjusted for inflation or differences in living costs between countries.