Americas · Caribbean
Cuba
Republic of Cuba · World’s #73 economy
- Nominal GDP 2020
- $107 billion
- Population 2025
- 10.9 million
- GDP per capita
- $9,605
- GDP growth 2024
- -1.1%
Overview
- Official name
- Republic of Cuba
- Capital
- Havana
- Region
- Americas · Caribbean
- Area
- 109,884 km²
- Coordinates
- 21.50, -80.00
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Cuban convertible peso (CUC $), Cuban peso (CUP $)
- Calling code · domain
- +53 · .cu
- ISO codes
- CU / CUB
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Cuba ranks #73 in the world by nominal GDP (2020). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (16)
Province: 15 · Special municipality: 1
- Artemisa CU-15
- Camagüey CU-09
- Ciego de Ávila CU-08
- Cienfuegos CU-06
- Granma CU-12
- Guantánamo CU-14
- Holguín CU-11
- Isla de la Juventud CU-99
- La Habana CU-03
- Las Tunas CU-10
- Matanzas CU-04
- Mayabeque CU-16
- Pinar del Río CU-01
- Sancti Spíritus CU-07
- Santiago de Cuba CU-13
- Villa Clara CU-05
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahia De Sagua De Tanamo CUSDT | Large | open roadstead | 20.1 m | — |
| Antilla CUANT | Large | coastal (natural) | 12.5 m | — |
| Bahai De La Habana CUHAV | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 12.5 m | — |
| Puerto Guantanamo CUGUB | Large | coastal (natural) | 12.5 m | — |
| Cienfuegos CUCFG | Large | coastal (natural) | 11.0 m | — |
| Nuevitas Bay CUNVT | Large | coastal (natural) | 9.4 m | — |
| Santiago De Cuba CUSCU | Medium | coastal (natural) | 7.9 m | — |
| Cabanas CUCAB | Medium | coastal (natural) | 6.4 m | — |
| Casilda CUCAS | Medium | coastal (natural) | 6.4 m | — |
| Manati CUMNT | Small | river (natural) | 15.5 m | — |
| Matanzas CUQMA | Small | coastal (natural) | 14.0 m | — |
| Nicaro CUICR | Small | coastal (natural) | 14.0 m | — |
34 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam and Cuba share 1 FTA(s) – goods meeting the rules of origin enjoy preferential duties:
Trade agreements in force (5)
Cuba is party to 5 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador - Cuba | PSA Goods |
1 Aug 2012 |  El Salvador |
| Mexico - Cuba | PSA Goods |
28 Feb 2001 |  Mexico |
| LAIA - Accession of Cuba | PSA Goods |
26 Aug 1999 |          +1 |
| Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries (GSTP) | PSA Goods |
19 Apr 1989 |      +31 |
| Latin American Integration Association (LAIA) | PSA Goods |
18 Mar 1981 | +1 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Cuba can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact Vietnam duties on goods from Cuba
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.