GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 3.05 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Vanuatu, 1980–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Vanuatu is 3.05 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 18.9% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Vanuatu peaked at 11.7 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -11.4 % change on previous year, in 1980.
That places Vanuatu 113th 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 Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -11.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -138.4% |
| 1982 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 1983 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +52.0% |
| 1984 | 9.58 % change on previous year | +218.2% |
| 1985 | 1 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 1986 | -0.1506 % change on previous year | -115.0% |
| 1987 | -2.89 % change on previous year | +1821.4% |
| 1988 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 1989 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -190.5% |
| 1990 | 11.7 % change on previous year | +663.6% |
| 1991 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 1992 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 1993 | 0.7354 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 1994 | 9.08 % change on previous year | +1135.0% |
| 1995 | 1 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 1996 | 2.33 % change on previous year | +131.8% |
| 1997 | 4.91 % change on previous year | +110.8% |
| 1998 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 1999 | 0.3373 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 2000 | 5.92 % change on previous year | +1656.4% |
| 2001 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -157.3% |
| 2002 | -5.2 % change on previous year | +53.0% |
| 2003 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -182.5% |
| 2004 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 5.31 % change on previous year | +33.1% |
| 2006 | 8.46 % change on previous year | +59.5% |
| 2007 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 2008 | 5.6 % change on previous year | +94.8% |
| 2009 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 2010 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -58.5% |
| 2011 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +149.3% |
| 2012 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
| 2013 | 0.4633 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2014 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +570.3% |
| 2015 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2016 | 3.62 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 4.22 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2019 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +30.3% |
| 2020 | -5.73 % change on previous year | -274.7% |
| 2021 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 2022 | 5.59 % change on previous year | -580.7% |
| 2023 | 5.83 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 2025 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.5339 % change on previous year | -11.4 % change on previous year | 9.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.7 % change on previous year | 0.3373 % change on previous year | 11.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.09 % change on previous year | -5.2 % change on previous year | 8.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.61 % change on previous year | 0.4633 % change on previous year | 4.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.89 % change on previous year | -5.73 % change on previous year | 5.83 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 110 Bulgaria 3.1 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Congo 3.08 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Sudan 3.06 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Dominica 3.05 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Madagascar 3 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Somalia 2.99 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Vanuatu
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.2699 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.49 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8045 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,249 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 117.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 475,563 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 290.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.034 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 134.59 current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Vanuatu?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Vanuatu was 3.05 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 11.7 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.4 % change on previous year in 1980.
- How does Vanuatu rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Vanuatu ranks 113th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.