Impact
| Country | Deaths | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 240 | 7009200000000000000$2 billion |
| Jamaica | 49 | 7009400000000000000$4 billion |
| Haiti | 54 | 7007912000000000000$91.2 million |
| Guatemala | 16 | Unknown |
| Honduras | 12 | Unknown |
| Dominican Republic | 9 | >7006100000000000000$1 million |
| Venezuela | 5 | 7006300000000000000$3 million |
| United States | 3 | 7007800000000000000$80 million |
| Costa Rica | 2 | Unknown |
| Nicaragua | 2 | Unknown |
| St. Lucia | 0 | 7005740000000000000$740 thousand |
| Puerto Rico | 0 | 7005200000000000000$200 thousand |
| Total | 437 | 7009710000000000000$7.1 billion |
Gilbert claimed 433 lives, mostly in Mexico. Exact monetary damage figures are not available, but the total for all areas affected by Gilbert is estimated to be near $7.1 billion (1988 USD). A preliminary report assessed Gilbert as the costliest Atlantic hurricane of all time with an initial damage total of over 7010100000000000000US$10 billion, though it was not later confirmed.
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