Tuvalu GDP Per Capita (2026)
Tuvalu has one of the world’s smallest economies, supported by public services, fisheries, external assistance, remittances, and revenues linked to international agreements and digital assets. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how economic production compares with the country’s very small population. Explore Tuvalu’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$6,581
Est. in USD
World Rank
#113
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+13.0%
+$758
Oceania Rank
#8
Out of 14 countries
1. Tuvalu GDP Per Capita in 2026
Tuvalu’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across public services, fisheries, trade, and other income sources. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s very small population provides a distinctive perspective on economic performance. The indicator helps show how limited national production translates into output generated per person.
2. Tuvalu GDP Per Capita Growth (2002–2026)
3. Tuvalu GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,581 | +13.0% |
| 2025 | $5,823 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | $5,729 | +14.4% |
| 2023 | $5,009 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | $5,123 | -14.4% |
| 2021 | $5,983 | +16.0% |
| 2020 | $5,159 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | $5,238 | +14.8% |
| 2018 | $4,561 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | $4,312 | +11.5% |
| 2016 | $3,868 | +12.5% |
| 2015 | $3,437 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | $3,605 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | $3,617 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | $3,610 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | $3,779 | +20.6% |
| 2010 | $3,134 | +13.6% |
| 2009 | $2,760 | -13.4% |
| 2008 | $3,188 | +11.2% |
| 2007 | $2,867 | +16.3% |
| 2006 | $2,465 | +4.9% |
| 2005 | $2,350 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | $2,386 | +14.9% |
| 2003 | $2,076 | +19.2% |
| 2002 | $1,742 | — |
4. Tuvalu GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+13.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+10.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+70.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+167.0%
(2006 to 2026)
Tuvalu’s GDP per capita can be influenced by public spending, fisheries revenues, external assistance, remittances, inflation, and population changes. Climate vulnerability and geographic isolation also affect economic conditions. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved despite the country’s narrow economic base and exposure to external factors.
5. Tuvalu GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
Tuvalu
$6,581
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Tuvalu’s GDP per capita is approximately
66.0%
below the
Oceania average
and
73.9%
below the world average.
6. Tuvalu GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Marshall Islands | $9,677 |
| #6 | Tonga | $7,238 |
| #7 | Fiji | $6,802 |
| #8 | Tuvalu | $6,581 |
| #9 | Samoa | $6,455 |
| #10 | Micronesia | $5,514 |
| #11 | Vanuatu | $4,082 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Tuvalu
Tuvalu GDP (Nominal)
$65.0 Million
(2026)
Tuvalu GDP Per Capita
$6,581
(2026)
Tuvalu’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the very small overall size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer complementary perspectives on economic performance.
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8. Tuvalu GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $6,902 | +4.9% |
| 2028 | $7,211 | +4.5% |
| 2029 | $7,496 | +4.0% |
| 2030 | $7,770 | +3.7% |
Tuvalu GDP per capita is projected to reach $7,770 by 2030, representing a 18.1% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Tuvalu GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Tuvalu GDP per capita is estimated at $6,581 in 2026.
It ranks #113 globally and #8 in Oceania.
GDP per capita increased by 13.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 10.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 70.1%.
It is approximately 66.0% below the Oceania average.
It is approximately 73.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $7,770 by 2030, 18.1% 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. Tuvalu GDP Per Capita FAQs
Tuvalu GDP per capita is estimated at $6,581 in 2026.
Tuvalu ranks #113 globally and #8 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 13.0% compared with 2025.
Tuvalu GDP per capita was approximately $3,437 in 2015.
Tuvalu GDP per capita is approximately 66.0% 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.