Kiribati GDP Per Capita (2026)
Kiribati has a small Pacific island economy supported by public services, fisheries, agriculture, remittances, trade, and external assistance. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps place overall output into a per-person context. Explore Kiribati’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$3,051
Est. in USD
World Rank
#145
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+13.0%
+$350
Oceania Rank
#12
Out of 14 countries
1. Kiribati GDP Per Capita in 2026
Kiribati’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across fisheries, public services, agriculture, and trade. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare Kiribati with economies of different sizes. Fisheries revenues and external support also contribute to broader economic activity.
2. Kiribati GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Kiribati GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,051 | +13.0% |
| 2025 | $2,701 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | $2,695 | +15.9% |
| 2023 | $2,326 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $2,202 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | $2,354 | +26.9% |
| 2020 | $1,855 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | $1,987 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | $2,022 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | $1,960 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | $1,846 | +6.0% |
| 2015 | $1,742 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | $1,845 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | $1,887 | -3.6% |
| 2012 | $1,957 | +4.2% |
| 2011 | $1,878 | +16.7% |
| 2010 | $1,609 | +14.1% |
| 2009 | $1,410 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | $1,519 | +6.1% |
| 2007 | $1,432 | +20.4% |
| 2006 | $1,189 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | $1,231 | +7.3% |
| 2004 | $1,147 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | $1,083 | +26.8% |
| 2002 | $854 | +13.1% |
| 2001 | $755 | -15.2% |
| 2000 | $890 | -4.4% |
| 1999 | $931 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | $919 | -8.2% |
| 1997 | $1,001 | -3.0% |
| 1996 | $1,032 | +16.7% |
| 1995 | $884 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | $876 | +12.2% |
| 1993 | $781 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | $827 | +47.2% |
| 1991 | $562 | +11.3% |
| 1990 | $505 | -5.6% |
| 1989 | $535 | -4.1% |
| 1988 | $558 | +26.5% |
| 1987 | $441 | +10.8% |
| 1986 | $398 | -2.9% |
| 1985 | $410 | -26.3% |
| 1984 | $556 | +8.8% |
| 1983 | $511 | -3.0% |
| 1982 | $527 | -10.8% |
| 1981 | $591 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | $568 | — |
4. Kiribati GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+13.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+29.6%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+65.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+156.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Kiribati’s GDP per capita can be influenced by fisheries income, public spending, inflation, population trends, external assistance, and climate-related challenges. Geographic isolation and high transport costs can also affect economic performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through different periods of growth and adjustment.
5. Kiribati GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
Kiribati
$3,051
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Kiribati’s GDP per capita is approximately
84.2%
below the
Oceania average
and
87.9%
below the world average.
6. Kiribati 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 Kiribati
Kiribati GDP (Nominal)
$401.0 Million
(2026)
Kiribati GDP Per Capita
$3,051
(2026)
Kiribati’s total GDP measures the overall 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 clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of development.
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8. Kiribati GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,126 | +2.5% |
| 2028 | $3,184 | +1.9% |
| 2029 | $3,251 | +2.1% |
| 2030 | $3,322 | +2.2% |
Kiribati GDP per capita is projected to reach $3,322 by 2030, representing a 8.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Kiribati GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Kiribati GDP per capita is estimated at $3,051 in 2026.
It ranks #145 globally and #12 in Oceania.
GDP per capita increased by 13.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 29.6%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 65.3%.
It is approximately 84.2% below the Oceania average.
It is approximately 87.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $3,322 by 2030, 8.9% 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. Kiribati GDP Per Capita FAQs
Kiribati GDP per capita is estimated at $3,051 in 2026.
Kiribati ranks #145 globally and #12 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 13.0% compared with 2025.
Kiribati GDP per capita was approximately $1,742 in 2015.
Kiribati GDP per capita is approximately 84.2% 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.