People & economy

Honduras: Population, Economy & Travel Facts

The numbers behind a trip to Honduras: who lives there, how the economy and prices compare, how many tourists visit, and what healthcare and internet access are like.

Population & Geography

Population
9,587,522
#93 of 197 countries
Area
112,090 km²
#104 of 248 countries
Density
85.5 / km²
#126 of 245 countries

Honduras has a population of 9,587,522 spread across 112,090 km², giving it an average density of 85.5 people per km².

Demographics

Median Age
26.1
Life Expectancy
73.1 yrs
Literacy Rate
88.2%
Government
presidential republic
Ethnic Groups
Religions
GDP by Sector

Population Trends

How a country's age structure is shifting tells you a lot about what to expect on the ground. A growing elderly population often means better healthcare and higher costs, while a young population signals energy and growth but potentially less developed infrastructure.

Age Structure Over Time
Population Growth Rate (%)
Urban vs Rural (%)
Birth & Death Rates (per 1,000)

Economy & Cost of Living

Understanding the local economy helps travellers budget effectively and set expectations. Honduras is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank. Prices are roughly 45% of US levels, meaning costs are moderate and most travellers will find it reasonably affordable.

Income Level
Lower middle income
GDP per Capita
$3,227
Cost of Living
45% of US
Inflation
6.7%
Inequality
46.8
High
GDP per Capita (USD)
GDP Growth (%)
Inflation Rate (%)
Employment
GDP/Capita (PPP)
$6,600
Unemployment
6.1%

Tourism

Tourism data reveals how popular a destination is and how much infrastructure exists to support visitors. Tourism accounts for 3.0% of Honduras's total exports, making it a smaller part of the economy, meaning you may find fewer purpose-built tourist facilities but more authentic experiences.

Tourism Revenue
$189,000,000
Tourism % of Exports
3.0%
Air Passengers
428,443
International Tourist Arrivals
Tourism Receipts (USD)
Air Passengers Carried
Tourism as % of Exports

Health & Safety Infrastructure

Healthcare quality matters when you're far from home. These indicators help gauge what level of medical care is available In Honduras there are 0.49 doctors per 1,000 people, which is well below the global average of 1.7. Travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage is strongly recommended.

Physicians
0.49/1k
Hospital Beds
0.53/1k
Health Spend
$249/person
Infant Mortality
13.3/1k
Immunization
79%
Safe Drinking Water
95.7%
Basic Sanitation
87.7%
Health Expenditure per Capita (USD)
Hospital Beds per 1,000

Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure

Staying connected while travelling is essential for navigation, communication, and remote work. In Honduras, 58% of the population uses the internet: WiFi is easy to find in cities and tourist areas, but coverage may be patchy in rural regions. There are 74 mobile subscriptions per 100 people.

Internet Users
58.3%
Mobile Subs
74/100
Broadband
4.4/100
Electricity Access
95.6%
Internet Users (%)
Urbanization (%)

Source: World Bank Open Data