Terms of trade adjustment in Cuba

Cuba: Terms of trade adjustment was -3.15 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.15 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 29.6%
World rank
127th
of 178 countries
All-time high
2.66 billion constant LCU
in 1985
All-time low
-4.22 billion constant LCU
in 2008
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Terms of trade adjustment in Cuba, 1970–2024

-4.0B-2.0B02.0B197019972024

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

In 2024, terms of trade adjustment in Cuba stood at -3.15 billion constant LCU.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.6% on the previous year and down 222.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Cuba peaked at 2.66 billion constant LCU in 1985 and was at its lowest, -4.22 billion constant LCU, in 2008.

That places Cuba 127th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.20 billion constant LCU 925.72 million constant LCU 1.47 billion constant LCU 10
1980s 1.92 billion constant LCU 1.46 billion constant LCU 2.66 billion constant LCU 10
1990s -14.97 million constant LCU -999.01 million constant LCU 2.23 billion constant LCU 10
2000s -1.57 billion constant LCU -4.22 billion constant LCU -467.18 million constant LCU 10
2010s -706.44 million constant LCU -2.72 billion constant LCU 1.02 billion constant LCU 10
2020s -1.48 billion constant LCU -3.15 billion constant LCU 1.08 billion constant LCU 5

Countries ranked near Cuba

  1. 124 Eswatini -2.62 billion constant LCU compare
  2. 125 Hungary -2.72 billion constant LCU compare
  3. 126 Moldova -3.08 billion constant LCU compare
  4. 128 Slovakia -3.91 billion constant LCU compare
  5. 129 Belarus -4.07 billion constant LCU compare
  6. 130 Haiti -4.40 billion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 178 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is terms of trade adjustment in Cuba?
Terms of trade adjustment in Cuba was -3.15 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Cuba?
The highest recorded value was 2.66 billion constant LCU in 1985.
What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Cuba?
The lowest recorded value was -4.22 billion constant LCU in 2008.
How does Cuba rank for terms of trade adjustment?
Cuba ranks 127th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Cuba?
Over the last ten years it is down 222.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cuba data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU)
Unit
constant LCU
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
178 places, 7,583 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.