Vanuatu GDP Per Capita (2026)
Vanuatu has a small Pacific island economy supported by tourism, agriculture, construction, trade, financial services, and public-sector activity. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track economic output per resident. Explore Vanuatu’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$4,082
Est. in USD
World Rank
#134
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+3.7%
+$146
Oceania Rank
#11
Out of 14 countries
1. Vanuatu GDP Per Capita in 2026
Vanuatu’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across tourism, agriculture, services, construction, and trade. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that makes comparisons with larger economies more meaningful. It also helps show how tourism and domestic economic activity translate into production per person.
2. Vanuatu GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Vanuatu GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,082 | +3.7% |
| 2025 | $3,936 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $3,871 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $3,751 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $3,618 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $3,473 | -8.1% |
| 2020 | $3,779 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | $3,613 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $3,506 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | $3,584 | +8.3% |
| 2016 | $3,310 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | $3,244 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | $3,356 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | $3,347 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | $3,246 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | $3,327 | +10.6% |
| 2010 | $3,008 | +7.9% |
| 2009 | $2,787 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | $2,810 | +10.0% |
| 2007 | $2,554 | +16.3% |
| 2006 | $2,196 | +8.8% |
| 2005 | $2,018 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | $1,928 | +13.0% |
| 2003 | $1,706 | +17.4% |
| 2002 | $1,453 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | $1,457 | -7.4% |
| 2000 | $1,573 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | $1,588 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | $1,594 | -6.3% |
| 1997 | $1,701 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | $1,672 | +2.1% |
| 1995 | $1,637 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | $1,574 | +11.4% |
| 1993 | $1,413 | -5.9% |
| 1992 | $1,502 | +1.8% |
| 1991 | $1,475 | +16.9% |
| 1990 | $1,262 | +8.1% |
| 1989 | $1,167 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | $1,208 | +10.4% |
| 1987 | $1,094 | +7.7% |
| 1986 | $1,016 | -5.9% |
| 1985 | $1,080 | -12.1% |
| 1984 | $1,229 | +19.2% |
| 1983 | $1,031 | +0.1% |
| 1982 | $1,030 | -2.6% |
| 1981 | $1,058 | -9.3% |
| 1980 | $1,166 | — |
4. Vanuatu GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+3.7%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+17.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+23.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+85.9%
(2006 to 2026)
Vanuatu’s GDP per capita can be influenced by tourism demand, agricultural output, cyclones, inflation, investment, population growth, and external trade. Natural disasters can have a particularly strong effect on a small island economy. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of growth, disruption, rebuilding, and recovery.
5. Vanuatu GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
Vanuatu
$4,082
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Vanuatu’s GDP per capita is approximately
78.9%
below the
Oceania average
and
83.8%
below the world average.
6. Vanuatu GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Tuvalu | $6,581 |
| #9 | Samoa | $6,455 |
| #10 | Micronesia | $5,514 |
| #11 | Vanuatu | $4,082 |
| #12 | Kiribati | $3,051 |
| #13 | Papua New Guinea | $2,632 |
| #14 | Solomon Islands | $2,258 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Vanuatu
Vanuatu GDP (Nominal)
$1.4 Billion
(2026)
Vanuatu GDP Per Capita
$4,082
(2026)
Vanuatu’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the islands, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP shows national economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a fuller picture of economic performance.
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8. Vanuatu GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $4,223 | +3.5% |
| 2028 | $4,339 | +2.7% |
| 2029 | $4,447 | +2.5% |
| 2030 | $4,558 | +2.5% |
Vanuatu GDP per capita is projected to reach $4,558 by 2030, representing a 11.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Vanuatu GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Vanuatu GDP per capita is estimated at $4,082 in 2026.
It ranks #134 globally and #11 in Oceania.
GDP per capita increased by 3.7% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 17.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 23.3%.
It is approximately 78.9% below the Oceania average.
It is approximately 83.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $4,558 by 2030, 11.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Vanuatu GDP Per Capita FAQs
Vanuatu GDP per capita is estimated at $4,082 in 2026.
Vanuatu ranks #134 globally and #11 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 3.7% compared with 2025.
Vanuatu GDP per capita was approximately $3,244 in 2015.
Vanuatu GDP per capita is approximately 78.9% below the Oceania average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.