Nauru Live GDP
$120,145,247
GDP Added Today
$397,301
Nauru GDP (2026)
LiveNauru has one of the world's smallest national economies, historically shaped by phosphate mining and more recently supported by public services, fisheries revenue, and external income. Limited land and natural resources make economic diversification particularly challenging. This page presents Nauru GDP statistics, historical developments, and economic prospects for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
2.10%
vs 2025
โผ โ0.10%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$16,053
vs 2025
โฒ +$1,469
Global Rank (Nominal)
#216
of 218 countries
World Share
0.00%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
2004โ2026
23 years
Nauru GDP Growth (2004โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
2004โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$196.00M
Lowest GDP
$25.00M
Average Growth
3.61%
2004โ2026
Best Growth
25.30%
Weakest Growth
-22.20%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Nauru
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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Nauru's GDP in 2026 is $196.00M.
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It ranks #216 among 218 countries.
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Nauru contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $16,053 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.10% in 2026.
Historical Data
Nauru GDP Historical Data (2004โ2026)
| 2026 | $196,000,000 | 2.10% | $16,053 | 0.00% | #199 |
| 2025 | $176,000,000 | 2.20% | $14,584 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2024 | $168,000,000 | 1.40% | $14,026 | 0.00% | #202 |
| 2023 | $161,000,000 | -0.30% | $13,588 | 0.00% | #211 |
| 2022 | $181,000,000 | 0.10% | $15,301 | 0.00% | #215 |
| 2021 | $149,000,000 | 7.20% | $12,762 | 0.00% | #216 |
| 2020 | $125,000,000 | 2.00% | $10,722 | 0.00% | #215 |
| 2019 | $125,000,000 | 8.50% | $10,793 | 0.00% | #216 |
| 2018 | $131,000,000 | -1.20% | $11,427 | 0.00% | #215 |
| 2017 | $109,000,000 | -6.00% | $9,626 | 0.00% | #215 |
| 2016 | $100,000,000 | 4.40% | $8,926 | 0.00% | #215 |
| 2015 | $76,000,000 | 2.70% | $6,977 | 0.00% | #215 |
| 2014 | $97,000,000 | 16.40% | $9,050 | 0.00% | #216 |
| 2013 | $89,000,000 | 3.60% | $8,482 | 0.00% | #214 |
| 2012 | $101,000,000 | 25.30% | $9,873 | 0.00% | #214 |
| 2011 | $69,000,000 | 14.40% | $6,793 | 0.00% | #215 |
| 2010 | $50,000,000 | -0.20% | $4,937 | 0.00% | #213 |
| 2009 | $47,000,000 | -5.70% | $4,730 | 0.00% | #213 |
| 2008 | $36,000,000 | 20.40% | $3,553 | 0.00% | #212 |
| 2007 | $25,000,000 | -22.20% | $2,462 | 0.00% | #213 |
| 2006 | $29,000,000 | 8.30% | $2,930 | 0.00% | #212 |
| 2005 | $31,000,000 | -0.40% | $3,066 | 0.00% | #211 |
| 2004 | $32,000,000 | 0.00% | $3,165 | 0.00% | #211 |
Nauru GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $214,000,000 | 2.00% | $17,351 | 0.00% | #186 |
| 2028 | $223,000,000 | 2.00% | $17,907 | 0.00% | #186 |
| 2029 | $233,000,000 | 2.00% | $18,475 | 0.00% | #186 |
| 2030 | $242,000,000 | 2.00% | $19,023 | 0.00% | #186 |
| 2031 | $252,000,000 | 2.00% | $19,598 | 0.00% | #186 |
Nauru Economy Overview
Nauru's economy was historically transformed by phosphate mining, although easily accessible deposits have been substantially depleted. Today, public administration, residual phosphate activity, fishing-license income, and external financial arrangements provide important sources of revenue. The island has little agricultural land and a very narrow private-sector base, resulting in extensive dependence on imported food, fuel, machinery, and consumer goods. Fisheries and management of national financial assets offer some economic opportunities, but Nauru's tiny size makes diversification unusually difficult.
Nauru GDP Outlook
Nauruโs economic prospects remain constrained by its tiny domestic market and limited natural-resource base. Fisheries revenue, public services, external financial arrangements, and management of national assets are likely to remain central. Opportunities for diversification are narrow but may include digital services and renewable energy. Phosphate depletion, import dependence, fiscal volatility, climate risks, and limited labor capacity remain significant concerns.