Kiribati Live GDP
$245,799,280
GDP Added Today
$804,759
Kiribati GDP (2026)
LiveKiribati has a remote Pacific economy supported by fisheries, public administration, remittances, and international development assistance. Revenue from fishing rights across its extensive ocean territory represents an especially important source of national income. This page reviews Kiribati GDP statistics, historical economic patterns, and the outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
3.10%
vs 2025
โผ โ1.20%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$3,051
vs 2025
โฒ +$350
Global Rank (Nominal)
#212
of 218 countries
World Share
0.00%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Kiribati GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$401.00M
Lowest GDP
$26.00M
Average Growth
2.40%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
24.00%
Weakest Growth
-13.20%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Kiribati
0.00%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
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Kiribati's GDP in 2026 is $401.00M.
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It ranks #212 among 218 countries.
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Kiribati contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $3,051 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.10% in 2026.
Historical Data
Kiribati GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $401,000,000 | 3.10% | $3,051 | 0.00% | #196 |
| 2025 | $349,000,000 | 4.30% | $2,701 | 0.00% | #191 |
| 2024 | $343,000,000 | 4.60% | $2,695 | 0.00% | #199 |
| 2023 | $292,000,000 | 3.30% | $2,326 | 0.00% | #208 |
| 2022 | $272,000,000 | 5.00% | $2,202 | 0.00% | #212 |
| 2021 | $286,000,000 | 8.60% | $2,354 | 0.00% | #212 |
| 2020 | $222,000,000 | -1.50% | $1,855 | 0.00% | #214 |
| 2019 | $234,000,000 | 3.30% | $1,987 | 0.00% | #214 |
| 2018 | $234,000,000 | 3.50% | $2,022 | 0.00% | #213 |
| 2017 | $223,000,000 | 3.70% | $1,960 | 0.00% | #213 |
| 2016 | $207,000,000 | 7.10% | $1,846 | 0.00% | #213 |
| 2015 | $192,000,000 | 11.30% | $1,742 | 0.00% | #213 |
| 2014 | $201,000,000 | 1.30% | $1,845 | 0.00% | #214 |
| 2013 | $202,000,000 | 7.70% | $1,887 | 0.00% | #212 |
| 2012 | $207,000,000 | 5.80% | $1,957 | 0.00% | #212 |
| 2011 | $196,000,000 | 3.30% | $1,878 | 0.00% | #212 |
| 2010 | $166,000,000 | 1.20% | $1,609 | 0.00% | #210 |
| 2009 | $142,000,000 | 0.50% | $1,410 | 0.00% | #211 |
| 2008 | $150,000,000 | -3.00% | $1,519 | 0.00% | #209 |
| 2007 | $138,000,000 | 3.10% | $1,432 | 0.00% | #210 |
| 2006 | $112,000,000 | 5.80% | $1,189 | 0.00% | #210 |
| 2005 | $114,000,000 | 1.30% | $1,231 | 0.00% | #209 |
| 2004 | $104,000,000 | -0.60% | $1,147 | 0.00% | #209 |
| 2003 | $97,000,000 | -1.60% | $1,083 | 0.00% | #208 |
| 2002 | $75,000,000 | 1.40% | $854 | 0.00% | #209 |
| 2001 | $65,000,000 | -3.10% | $755 | 0.00% | #204 |
| 2000 | $75,000,000 | 6.70% | $890 | 0.00% | #202 |
| 1999 | $77,000,000 | -3.90% | $931 | 0.00% | #193 |
| 1998 | $75,000,000 | 4.40% | $919 | 0.00% | #192 |
| 1997 | $80,000,000 | 1.20% | $1,001 | 0.00% | #192 |
| 1996 | $81,000,000 | -0.10% | $1,032 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 1995 | $69,000,000 | 2.80% | $884 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 1994 | $67,000,000 | 2.00% | $876 | 0.00% | #185 |
| 1993 | $59,000,000 | -0.10% | $781 | 0.00% | #183 |
| 1992 | $62,000,000 | 24.00% | $827 | 0.00% | #181 |
| 1991 | $41,000,000 | -5.60% | $562 | 0.00% | #167 |
| 1990 | $37,000,000 | -6.40% | $505 | 0.00% | #166 |
| 1989 | $38,000,000 | -7.30% | $535 | 0.00% | #161 |
| 1988 | $38,000,000 | 22.00% | $558 | 0.00% | #160 |
| 1987 | $30,000,000 | 1.30% | $441 | 0.00% | #160 |
| 1986 | $26,000,000 | -2.50% | $398 | 0.00% | #160 |
| 1985 | $26,000,000 | -13.20% | $410 | 0.00% | #159 |
| 1984 | $34,000,000 | 13.90% | $556 | 0.00% | #156 |
| 1983 | $31,000,000 | -9.80% | $511 | 0.00% | #155 |
| 1982 | $33,000,000 | -1.10% | $527 | 0.00% | #155 |
| 1981 | $35,000,000 | 6.10% | $591 | 0.00% | #152 |
| 1980 | $33,000,000 | -1.10% | $568 | 0.00% | #151 |
Kiribati GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $417,000,000 | 2.40% | $3,126 | 0.00% | #183 |
| 2028 | $431,000,000 | 2.20% | $3,184 | 0.00% | #183 |
| 2029 | $447,000,000 | 2.20% | $3,251 | 0.00% | #183 |
| 2030 | $464,000,000 | 2.10% | $3,322 | 0.00% | #183 |
| 2031 | $480,000,000 | 2.10% | $3,386 | 0.00% | #183 |
Kiribati Economy Overview
Kiribati's economic structure is unusual because its enormous maritime territory contrasts with its very small land area. Fishing-license fees paid by foreign fleets provide a major source of government income, while public administration and external assistance account for substantial domestic activity. Subsistence fishing, copra production, small-scale agriculture, retail, and transportation support local communities. Income from overseas workers and public financial assets also contributes to national resources. Geographic isolation, dispersed islands, and limited freshwater make infrastructure and private-sector development especially challenging.
Kiribati GDP Outlook
Kiribatiโs outlook is supported by fishing-license revenue, public-sector spending, and income from external financial assets. Fisheries management, digital connectivity, and improved transport could provide modest economic opportunities. However, sea-level rise, freshwater shortages, geographic isolation, limited private-sector activity, and heavy dependence on external assistance make long-term development especially challenging.