Nauru GDP Per Capita (2026)
Nauru has a very small Pacific island economy supported by public services, phosphate-related activity, fisheries, external assistance, and service-sector income. GDP per capita provides a particularly useful measure because national economic production is spread across a very small population. Explore Nauru’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$16,053
Est. in USD
World Rank
#71
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.1%
+$1,469
Oceania Rank
#4
Out of 14 countries
1. Nauru GDP Per Capita in 2026
Nauru’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across public services, fisheries, resource-related activity, and other services. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s very small population can produce a significantly different perspective from aggregate output alone. The indicator helps show production generated on a per-person basis.
2. Nauru GDP Per Capita Growth (2004–2026)
3. Nauru GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,053 | +10.1% |
| 2025 | $14,584 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $14,026 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $13,588 | -11.2% |
| 2022 | $15,301 | +19.9% |
| 2021 | $12,762 | +19.0% |
| 2020 | $10,722 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | $10,793 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | $11,427 | +18.7% |
| 2017 | $9,626 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | $8,926 | +27.9% |
| 2015 | $6,977 | -22.9% |
| 2014 | $9,050 | +6.7% |
| 2013 | $8,482 | -14.1% |
| 2012 | $9,873 | +45.3% |
| 2011 | $6,793 | +37.6% |
| 2010 | $4,937 | +4.4% |
| 2009 | $4,730 | +33.1% |
| 2008 | $3,553 | +44.3% |
| 2007 | $2,462 | -16.0% |
| 2006 | $2,930 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | $3,066 | -3.1% |
| 2004 | $3,165 | — |
4. Nauru GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+25.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+79.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+447.9%
(2006 to 2026)
Nauru’s GDP per capita can be influenced by phosphate activity, public revenues, external assistance, fisheries income, inflation, and population changes. Because the economy is very small and concentrated in a limited number of sectors, annual figures can fluctuate noticeably. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved over time.
5. Nauru GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
Nauru
$16,053
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Nauru’s GDP per capita is approximately
17.0%
below the
Oceania average
and
36.2%
below the world average.
6. Nauru GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Australia | $75,648 |
| #2 | New Zealand | $52,023 |
| #3 | Palau | $21,571 |
| #4 | Nauru | $16,053 |
| #5 | Marshall Islands | $9,677 |
| #6 | Tonga | $7,238 |
| #7 | Fiji | $6,802 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Nauru
Nauru GDP (Nominal)
$196.0 Million
(2026)
Nauru GDP Per Capita
$16,053
(2026)
Nauru’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the island, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic production per resident. Both indicators together offer useful context for understanding performance.
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8. Nauru GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $17,351 | +8.1% |
| 2028 | $17,907 | +3.2% |
| 2029 | $18,475 | +3.2% |
| 2030 | $19,023 | +3.0% |
Nauru GDP per capita is projected to reach $19,023 by 2030, representing a 18.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Nauru GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Nauru GDP per capita is estimated at $16,053 in 2026.
It ranks #71 globally and #4 in Oceania.
GDP per capita increased by 10.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 25.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 79.8%.
It is approximately 17.0% below the Oceania average.
It is approximately 36.2% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $19,023 by 2030, 18.5% 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. Nauru GDP Per Capita FAQs
Nauru GDP per capita is estimated at $16,053 in 2026.
Nauru ranks #71 globally and #4 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.1% compared with 2025.
Nauru GDP per capita was approximately $6,977 in 2015.
Nauru GDP per capita is approximately 17.0% 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.