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Economy - overview:
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Tourism is the primary
economic activity, accounting for more than 70% of GDP and 70% of
employment. The islands normally host 2 million visitors a year. The
manufacturing sector consists of petroleum refining, textiles, electronics,
pharmaceuticals, and watch assembly. The agricultural sector is small, with
most food being imported. International business and financial services are
a small but growing component of the economy. One of the world's largest
petroleum refineries is at Saint Croix. The islands are subject to
substantial damage from storms. The government is working to improve fiscal
discipline, support construction projects in the private sector, expand
tourist facilities, reduce crime, and protect the environment. |
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GDP:
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purchasing power parity -
$1.8 billion (2000 est.) |
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GDP - real growth rate:
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NA%
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GDP - per capita:
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purchasing power parity -
$15,000 (2000 est.) |
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GDP - composition by sector:
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agriculture: NA%
industry: NA%
services: NA% |
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Population below poverty line:
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NA%
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Household income or consumption by percentage share:
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lowest 10%: NA%
highest 10%: NA% |
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Inflation rate (consumer prices):
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NA%
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Labor force:
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48,356
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Labor force - by occupation:
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agriculture 1%, industry 30%,
services 79% |
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Unemployment rate:
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5% (March 1999)
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Budget:
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revenues: $364.4
million
expenditures: $364.4 million, including capital expenditures of $NA
(1990 est.) |
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Industries:
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tourism, petroleum refining,
watch assembly, rum distilling, construction, pharmaceuticals, textiles,
electronics |
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Industrial production growth rate:
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NA%
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Electricity - production:
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1.02 billion kWh (1999)
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Electricity - production by source:
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fossil fuel: 100%
hydro: 0%
other: 0% (1999)
nuclear: 0% |
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Electricity - consumption:
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948.6 million kWh (1999)
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Electricity - exports:
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0 kWh (1999)
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Electricity - imports:
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0 kWh (1999)
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Agriculture - products:
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fruit, vegetables, sorghum;
Senepol cattle |
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Exports:
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$NA
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Exports - commodities:
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refined petroleum products
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Exports - partners:
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US, Puerto Rico
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Imports:
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$NA
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Imports - commodities:
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crude oil, foodstuffs,
consumer goods, building materials |
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Imports - partners:
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US, Puerto Rico
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Debt - external:
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$NA
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Economic aid - recipient:
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$NA
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Currency:
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US dollar (USD)
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Currency code:
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USD
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Exchange rates:
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the US dollar is used
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Fiscal year:
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1 October - 30 September
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