GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga
Tonga: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 2.8 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga, 1982–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Tonga recorded 2.8 % change on previous year for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 63.1% on the previous year and up 151.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga peaked at 6.7 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -5.13 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Tonga 123rd out of 213 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 4.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 1984 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1985 | 6.56 % change on previous year | +277.3% |
| 1986 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
| 1987 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 1988 | -1.88 % change on previous year | -163.0% |
| 1989 | 0.3899 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
| 1990 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -624.2% |
| 1991 | 6.41 % change on previous year | -413.8% |
| 1992 | 0.2521 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
| 1993 | 3.74 % change on previous year | +1382.8% |
| 1994 | 4.95 % change on previous year | +32.5% |
| 1995 | 6.23 % change on previous year | +25.8% |
| 1996 | 0.0929 % change on previous year | -98.5% |
| 1997 | -0.6004 % change on previous year | -746.6% |
| 1998 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -481.8% |
| 1999 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +63.0% |
| 2001 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2002 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +196.8% |
| 2003 | 0.0517 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 2004 | -1.97 % change on previous year | -3902.8% |
| 2005 | -0.6577 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2006 | -2.17 % change on previous year | +229.3% |
| 2007 | -2.46 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -297.3% |
| 2009 | -5.13 % change on previous year | -205.5% |
| 2010 | 0.8245 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 2011 | 6.7 % change on previous year | +713.1% |
| 2012 | 0.9198 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 2013 | 0.3939 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 2014 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +405.4% |
| 2015 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -44.1% |
| 2016 | 6.6 % change on previous year | +492.5% |
| 2017 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 2018 | 0.5281 % change on previous year | -83.5% |
| 2019 | -0.2857 % change on previous year | -154.1% |
| 2020 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -732.3% |
| 2021 | -0.9348 % change on previous year | -151.8% |
| 2022 | -2.13 % change on previous year | +127.7% |
| 2023 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -231.1% |
| 2024 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2025 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +63.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.33 % change on previous year | -1.88 % change on previous year | 6.56 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 2.36 % change on previous year | -2.04 % change on previous year | 6.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2206 % change on previous year | -5.13 % change on previous year | 4.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.2 % change on previous year | -0.2857 % change on previous year | 6.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 % change on previous year | -2.13 % change on previous year | 2.8 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 120 Qatar 2.9 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Jordan 2.83 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Spain 2.82 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Belize 2.75 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Montenegro 2.74 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Kuwait 2.73 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Tonga
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.3875 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7536 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 4,934 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 10,423 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 13.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP -0.1975 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita -1,227 current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga was 2.8 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.13 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Tonga rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Tonga ranks 123rd out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.