Tonga GDP Per Capita (2026)
Tonga has a small Pacific island economy supported by agriculture, tourism, fisheries, remittances, trade, and public services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track output per resident. Explore Tonga’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$7,238
Est. in USD
World Rank
#106
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.5%
+$380
Oceania Rank
#6
Out of 14 countries
1. Tonga GDP Per Capita in 2026
Tonga’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, tourism, fisheries, services, and trade. Remittances also support household consumption and domestic economic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare Tonga with economies of different sizes.
2. Tonga GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Tonga GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,238 | +5.5% |
| 2025 | $6,858 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $6,498 | +8.7% |
| 2023 | $5,979 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | $5,535 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | $5,197 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | $5,108 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | $5,035 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | $4,830 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | $4,574 | +9.4% |
| 2016 | $4,181 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | $4,325 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | $4,337 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | $4,420 | +6.4% |
| 2012 | $4,153 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | $4,015 | +12.7% |
| 2010 | $3,561 | +17.1% |
| 2009 | $3,040 | -9.6% |
| 2008 | $3,361 | +15.1% |
| 2007 | $2,920 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | $2,865 | +11.0% |
| 2005 | $2,582 | +12.8% |
| 2004 | $2,289 | +13.6% |
| 2003 | $2,015 | +10.2% |
| 2002 | $1,829 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | $1,818 | -11.1% |
| 2000 | $2,046 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | $1,994 | -7.4% |
| 1998 | $2,153 | -4.9% |
| 1997 | $2,264 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | $2,228 | +4.9% |
| 1995 | $2,123 | +9.0% |
| 1994 | $1,948 | +3.4% |
| 1993 | $1,884 | +2.8% |
| 1992 | $1,833 | +4.7% |
| 1991 | $1,751 | +16.8% |
| 1990 | $1,499 | +2.6% |
| 1989 | $1,461 | +20.4% |
| 1988 | $1,213 | +17.0% |
| 1987 | $1,037 | +8.1% |
| 1986 | $959 | +19.4% |
| 1985 | $803 | -6.0% |
| 1984 | $854 | +4.4% |
| 1983 | $818 | -3.0% |
| 1982 | $843 | -0.9% |
| 1981 | $851 | +10.5% |
| 1980 | $770 | — |
4. Tonga GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.5%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+39.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+73.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+152.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Tonga’s GDP per capita can be influenced by remittance flows, tourism, agricultural conditions, inflation, natural disasters, investment, and population changes. Because the economy is small and exposed to external shocks, annual performance can vary significantly. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of disruption and recovery.
5. Tonga GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
Tonga
$7,238
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Tonga’s GDP per capita is approximately
62.6%
below the
Oceania average
and
71.3%
below the world average.
6. Tonga GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Palau | $21,571 |
| #4 | Nauru | $16,053 |
| #5 | Marshall Islands | $9,677 |
| #6 | Tonga | $7,238 |
| #7 | Fiji | $6,802 |
| #8 | Tuvalu | $6,581 |
| #9 | Samoa | $6,455 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Tonga
Tonga GDP (Nominal)
$716.0 Million
(2026)
Tonga GDP Per Capita
$7,238
(2026)
Tonga’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the islands, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP reflects overall economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer complementary views of economic performance.
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8. Tonga GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $7,625 | +5.3% |
| 2028 | $7,824 | +2.6% |
| 2029 | $8,119 | +3.8% |
| 2030 | $8,419 | +3.7% |
Tonga GDP per capita is projected to reach $8,419 by 2030, representing a 16.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Tonga GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Tonga GDP per capita is estimated at $7,238 in 2026.
It ranks #106 globally and #6 in Oceania.
GDP per capita increased by 5.5% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 39.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 73.1%.
It is approximately 62.6% below the Oceania average.
It is approximately 71.3% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $8,419 by 2030, 16.3% 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. Tonga GDP Per Capita FAQs
Tonga GDP per capita is estimated at $7,238 in 2026.
Tonga ranks #106 globally and #6 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.5% compared with 2025.
Tonga GDP per capita was approximately $4,325 in 2015.
Tonga GDP per capita is approximately 62.6% 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.