Tonga GDP Growth Rate (2026)
Tonga has a small Pacific economy supported by remittances, services, agriculture, tourism, and public spending. This page explores its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+2.3%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#123
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-0.5 pp
2025: +2.8%
Oceania Rank
#10
Out of 14 countries
1. Tonga GDP Growth Rate in 2026
Tongan economic growth is influenced by remittances, reconstruction, household demand, tourism, and agriculture. Natural disasters remain especially important.
2. Tonga GDP Growth Rate Trends (1980–2026)
Tonga’s growth history has been shaped by migration, remittance inflows, tourism, agriculture, and repeated climate and volcanic disruptions.
3. Tonga GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +2.3% | -0.5 pp |
| 2025 | +2.8% | +1.1 pp |
| 2024 | +1.7% | -1.1 pp |
| 2023 | +2.8% | +4.9 pp |
| 2022 | -2.1% | -1.2 pp |
| 2021 | -0.9% | -2.7 pp |
| 2020 | +1.8% | +2.1 pp |
| 2019 | -0.3% | -0.8 pp |
| 2018 | +0.5% | -2.7 pp |
| 2017 | +3.2% | -3.4 pp |
| 2016 | +6.6% | +5.5 pp |
| 2015 | +1.1% | -0.9 pp |
| 2014 | +2.0% | +3.1 pp |
| 2013 | -1.1% | -3.5 pp |
| 2012 | +2.4% | -4.4 pp |
| 2011 | +6.8% | +6.0 pp |
| 2010 | +0.8% | +6.0 pp |
| 2009 | -5.2% | -10.0 pp |
| 2008 | +4.8% | +7.3 pp |
| 2007 | -2.5% | -0.3 pp |
| 2006 | -2.2% | -1.8 pp |
| 2005 | -0.4% | +1.5 pp |
| 2004 | -1.9% | -2.0 pp |
| 2003 | +0.1% | -4.4 pp |
| 2002 | +4.5% | +3.0 pp |
| 2001 | +1.5% | -2.3 pp |
| 2000 | +3.8% | +1.5 pp |
| 1999 | +2.3% | 0.0 pp |
| 1998 | +2.3% | +2.9 pp |
| 1997 | -0.6% | -0.7 pp |
| 1996 | +0.1% | -7.8 pp |
| 1995 | +7.9% | +5.9 pp |
| 1994 | +2.0% | +2.1 pp |
| 1993 | -0.1% | +3.7 pp |
| 1992 | -3.8% | -9.7 pp |
| 1991 | +5.9% | +1.2 pp |
| 1990 | +4.7% | +3.6 pp |
| 1989 | +1.1% | +4.6 pp |
| 1988 | -3.5% | -5.2 pp |
| 1987 | +1.7% | -7.1 pp |
| 1986 | +8.8% | +3.2 pp |
| 1985 | +5.6% | -38.5 pp |
| 1984 | +44.1% | +38.3 pp |
| 1983 | +5.8% | -7.0 pp |
| 1982 | +12.8% | -1.2 pp |
| 1981 | +14.0% | -1.8 pp |
| 1980 | +15.8% | — |
4. Tonga GDP Growth Performance
Current Growth Rate
+2.3%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+1.5%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+1.2%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+1.4%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from strong remittance support and external assistance, but a narrow domestic base and disaster exposure limit resilience.
5. Tonga GDP Growth Rate vs Oceania and World
Tonga
+2.3%
Oceania Average
+2.7%
World Average
+2.8%
0.0%
1.4%
2.8%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Tonga’s GDP growth rate is approximately
0.4 pp
below the
Oceania average
and
0.5 pp
below the world average.
6. Tonga GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Kiribati | +3.1% |
| #7 | Solomon Islands | +2.8% |
| #8 | Tuvalu | +2.5% |
| #9 | Fiji | +2.4% |
| #10 | Tonga | +2.3% |
| #11 | Nauru | +2.1% |
| #12 | New Zealand | +2.1% |
| #13 | Australia | +2.0% |
| #14 | Micronesia | +0.7% |
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8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in Tonga
Tonga GDP (Nominal)
$716.0 Million
(2026)
Tonga GDP Growth Rate
+2.3%
(2026)
Tonga generally records modest and volatile growth compared with larger economies because external income and natural shocks have large effects.
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9. Tonga GDP Growth Rate Forecast
The outlook depends on reconstruction, remittances, tourism, infrastructure, and agriculture. Climate and volcanic risks remain major challenges.
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | +1.3% | -1.0 pp |
| 2028 | +1.3% | 0.0 pp |
| 2029 | +1.3% | 0.0 pp |
| 2030 | +1.3% | 0.0 pp |
10. Tonga GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings
Tonga GDP growth rate is estimated at +2.3% in 2026.
It ranks #123 globally and #10 in Oceania by annual GDP growth rate.
The growth rate slowed by 0.5 percentage points compared with 2025.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +1.5%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +1.2%.
The current rate is 0.4 percentage points below the Oceania average.
The current rate is 0.5 percentage points below the world average.
The forecast GDP growth rate is +1.3% in 2030, 1.0 percentage points below the 2026 rate.
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
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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. Tonga GDP Growth Rate FAQs
Tonga GDP growth rate is estimated at +2.3% in 2026.
Tonga ranks #123 globally and #10 in Oceania by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +2.3% in 2026.
Tonga GDP growth rate was +1.1% in 2015.
Tonga GDP growth rate is 0.4 percentage points 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.