GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 1.64 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.64 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 51.6%
World rank
158th
of 213 countries
All-time high
22.59 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-16.01 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
55
1971–2025
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tuvalu, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tuvalu stood at 1.64 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 51.6% on the previous year and down 82.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tuvalu peaked at 22.59 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -16.01 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places Tuvalu 158th 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 Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -1.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -1.95 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 1973 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1974 | -1.68 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 1975 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 1976 | -0.8452 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 1977 | -3.74 % change on previous year | +342.6% |
| 1978 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 1979 | -0.3965 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1980 | -0.6395 % change on previous year | +61.3% |
| 1981 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -506.6% |
| 1982 | -16.01 % change on previous year | -715.7% |
| 1983 | 8.97 % change on previous year | -156.1% |
| 1984 | 7.46 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 1985 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 1986 | 22.59 % change on previous year | -1331.0% |
| 1987 | 12.26 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 1988 | 19.31 % change on previous year | +57.5% |
| 1989 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 1990 | 15.38 % change on previous year | -889.4% |
| 1991 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -76.5% |
| 1992 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1993 | 4.11 % change on previous year | +47.4% |
| 1994 | 10.28 % change on previous year | +150.2% |
| 1995 | -5 % change on previous year | -148.7% |
| 1996 | -5.96 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 1997 | 10 % change on previous year | -267.8% |
| 1998 | 15.5 % change on previous year | +55.0% |
| 1999 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2000 | -0.925 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2001 | 0.6956 % change on previous year | -175.2% |
| 2002 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +1095.7% |
| 2003 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -152.3% |
| 2004 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 2005 | -3.75 % change on previous year | +98.4% |
| 2006 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -134.7% |
| 2007 | 6.91 % change on previous year | +430.8% |
| 2008 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2009 | -5.62 % change on previous year | -185.4% |
| 2010 | -2.47 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 2011 | 7.52 % change on previous year | -404.7% |
| 2012 | -2.85 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 2013 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -233.4% |
| 2014 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 2015 | 9.38 % change on previous year | +462.5% |
| 2016 | 4.78 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 2017 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2018 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 2019 | 13.45 % change on previous year | +869.7% |
| 2020 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -122.5% |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | -10.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 2024 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2025 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.72 % change on previous year | -3.74 % change on previous year | -0.3965 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.28 % change on previous year | -16.01 % change on previous year | 22.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.91 % change on previous year | -5.96 % change on previous year | 15.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7268 % change on previous year | -5.62 % change on previous year | 8.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.99 % change on previous year | -2.85 % change on previous year | 13.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.905 % change on previous year | -10.94 % change on previous year | 3.51 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 155 Canada 1.74 % change on previous year compare
- 156 American Samoa 1.74 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Namibia 1.73 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.57 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Sweden 1.54 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Azerbaijan 1.45 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Tuvalu
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.93 Percent per annum (2029)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 682.23 current LCU per person (2015)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 2.05 (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.4887 (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 19.65 % change on previous year (2015)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1529 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 512.54 current US$ per person (2015)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.6693 (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.2035 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tuvalu?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tuvalu was 1.64 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 22.59 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.01 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Tuvalu rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Tuvalu ranks 158th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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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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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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.