Annual growth of GDP per capita in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 3.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Tuvalu, 1971–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2025, annual growth of gdp per capita in Tuvalu stood at 3.3%.
The figure is down 36.9% on the previous year and down 65.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Tuvalu peaked at 20.0% in 1986 and was at its lowest, -17.5%, in 1982.
That places Tuvalu 72nd out of 212 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -4.3% | -7.8% | -1.7% | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.3% | -17.5% | 20.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.9% | -6.6% | 14.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2% | -6.9% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.9% | -4.2% | 15.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | -9.1% | 5.4% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Tuvalu
- GDP per capita 4,527 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 1.0% (2011)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 42.97 million constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,527 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1.55 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7.48 million current LCU (2015)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 5.62 million current US$ (2015)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 33.13 million current LCU (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 21.86 million current US$ (2024)
- GNI per capita 15,264 current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Tuvalu?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Tuvalu was 3.3% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 20.0% in 1986.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.5% in 1982.
- How does Tuvalu rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Tuvalu ranks 72nd out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.