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Guam GDP Growth Rate (2026)

Latest Update: November 2026
Source: IMF
Guam has a Pacific island economy supported by tourism, U.S. military activity, government spending, construction, and services. This page examines its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+5.1%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#31
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
Oceania Rank
#3
Out of 20 economies

1. Guam GDP Growth Rate in 2026

Guam’s economic growth is influenced by tourism, defense spending, construction, household demand, and U.S. federal activity. Asian travel demand also remains important.

2. Guam GDP Growth Rate Trends (2026–2026)

Guam’s growth history has been shaped by military investment, tourism cycles, public spending, and exposure to natural disasters.

3. Guam GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)

Year GDP Growth Rate Change (pp)
2026 +5.1% —

4. Guam GDP Growth Performance

Current Growth Rate
+5.1%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+5.1%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+5.1%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+5.1%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from significant U.S. defense activity and strategic investment, while tourism remains an important source of private-sector income.

5. Guam GDP Growth Rate vs Oceania and World

Guam
+5.1%
Oceania Average
+4.1%
World Average
+2.9%
0.0% 2.6% 5.1%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Guam’s GDP growth rate is approximately 1.0 pp above the Oceania average and 2.2 pp above the world average.

6. Guam GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Oceania

Rank Country GDP Growth Rate
#1 Cook Islands +19.1%
#2 Northern Mariana Islands +16.6%
#3 Guam +5.1%
#4 Papua New Guinea +3.8%
#5 Marshall Islands +3.7%
#6 Vanuatu +3.5%
#7 Palau +3.3%
#8 Samoa +3.2%
#9 Kiribati +3.1%

7. Top 10 Fastest-Growing Countries in the World (2026)

Rank Country GDP Growth Rate
#1 Guyana flag Guyana +16.2%
#2 Ethiopia flag Ethiopia +9.2%
#3 Guinea flag Guinea +8.7%
#4 Uganda flag Uganda +7.5%
#5 Bhutan flag Bhutan +7.5%
#6 Rwanda flag Rwanda +7.2%
#7 Vietnam flag Vietnam +7.1%
#8 Benin flag Benin +7.0%
#9 Niger flag Niger +6.7%
#10 Libya flag Libya +6.7%

8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in Guam

Guam GDP (Nominal)
$6.9 Billion
(2026)
Guam GDP Growth Rate
+5.1%
(2026)
Guam’s growth profile differs from many Pacific islands because U.S. military and federal spending play unusually large roles in economic activity.
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9. Guam GDP Growth Rate Forecast

The outlook depends on defense investment, tourism recovery, construction, and U.S. spending. Natural disasters and weak regional travel demand remain important risks.
Forecast data is currently unavailable for Guam.

10. Guam GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings

Guam GDP growth rate is estimated at +5.1% in 2026.
It ranks #31 globally and #3 in Oceania by annual GDP growth rate.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +5.1%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +5.1%.
The current rate is 1.0 percentage points above the Oceania average.
The current rate is 2.2 percentage points above the world average.

11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?

GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate = (Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁) ÷ Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.

12. Methodology and Data Sources

Additional Source: World Bank
Measure: Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit: Percent (%)
Comparisons: Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency: Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated: November 2026

13. Guam GDP Growth Rate FAQs

Guam GDP growth rate is estimated at +5.1% in 2026.
Guam ranks #31 globally and #3 in Oceania by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +5.1% in 2026.
GDP growth rate data for 2015 is currently unavailable.
Guam GDP growth rate is 1.0 percentage points above the Oceania average.
Disclaimer: All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank, United Nations and related economic datasets. Figures may differ from official national statistics.