Economy - overview:
The economy of Saint Martin centers around tourism with 85% of the labor force engaged in this sector. Over one million visitors come to the island each year with most arriving through the Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten. No significant agriculture and limited local fishing means that almost all food must be imported. Energy resources and manufactured goods are also imported, primarily from Mexico and the United States. Saint Martin is reported to have the highest per capita income in the Caribbean.

GDP (purchasing power parity):
$561.5 million (2005 est.)
country comparison to the world: 212
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GDP (official exchange rate):
$561.5 million (2005 est.)
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GDP - per capita (PPP):
$19,300 (2005 est.)
country comparison to the world: 89
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GDP - composition, by sector of origin:
agriculture: 1%
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industry: 15%
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services: 84% (2000)
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Industries:
tourism, light industry and manufacturing, heavy industry

Labor force:
17,300 (2008 est.)
country comparison to the world: 214
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Labor force - by occupation:
85% directly or indirectly employed in tourist industry

Imports - commodities:
crude petroleum, food, manufactured items

Exchange rates:
euros (EUR) per US dollar - 0.89 (2015 est.) 0.75 (2014 est.) 0.76 (2013 est.) 0.78 (2012 est.) 0.72 (2011 est.)