Includes historical data for Honduras’ Gross Domestic Product growth, debt-to-GDP ratio and more, as well as information on trade, banking and financial sector leadership.
FDI Attracted By Skilled Labor And Strong Industrial Base
Home to approximately 11 million people, this Central American nation benefits from its geographical proximity to the United States, a skilled labor force, a solid industrial base, as well as abundant agricultural and natural resources. An attractive destination for foreign investors, in recent years a growing number of multinational companies have established their presence in the country. Additionally, the government has taken proactive steps to tackle corruption and foster economic inclusivity.
Still, the pace of regulatory changes has been uneven, and the business climate remains challenging. Issues such as political instability, security concerns and corruption, bureaucratic hurdles and inadequate infrastructure continue to impede commercial operations. High informality and unemployment rates in the labor market, the over-dependence on the US economy, and vulnerability to climatic events like hurricanes and droughts further exacerbate these challenges.
Macroeconomy & Sovereign Data
Type of Government | Presidential republic |
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Capital | Tegucigalpa; note – article eight of the Honduran constitution states that the twin cities of Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela, jointly, constitute the capital of the Republic of Honduras; however, virtually all governmental institutions are on the Tegucigalpa |
Sovereign Ratings |
S&P: BB– Moody’s: B1 Fitch: Not rated |
Total Population | 10.7 million |
Median Age | 24.5 |
Adult Per Capita Income (PPP) | 10,393.58 |
Total GDP (2023) | 37.4 billion |
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Trade & Investment
Total Exports | USD 4.0 billion (2023) |
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Leading Exports |
Clothing And Apparel Coffee Insulated Wiring Palm Oil Shrimp Gold |
Total Imports | USD 1.3 billion (2022) |
Leading Imports |
Refined Petroleum Clothing And Apparel Packaged Medicines Broadcasting Equipment Insulated Wiring |
Source: | World Integrated Trade Solution |
Honduras Leading Companies
Banco Ficohsa | Financials |
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Banco Atlantida | Financials |
Banco Nacional de Honduras | Financials |
Grupo Terra | Conglomerants, Consumer Staples, Energy, Real Estate |
Corporación Dinant | Consumer Staples, Packaged Foods & Meats |
Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica (ENEE) | Utilities |
Major Trade Partners — Import
United States | 36% |
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China | 16% |
Mexico | 8% |
Guatemala | 5% |
El Salvador | 5% |
Major Trade Partners — Export
United States | 33% |
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Unspecified | 18% |
Germany | 7% |
El Salvador | 6% |
Nicaragua | 4% |
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Data Sources:
UN World Population Prospects
World Inequality Report
S&P Global Ratings
Moody’s
Fitch Ratings
IMF Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS)
UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
CIA The World Factbook
World Bank’s World Integrated Trade Solution
Forbes Global 2000