Gross domestic product (GDP) in Nauru
Nauru: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 100.29 million constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
100.29 million constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
208th
of 209 countries
All-time high
305.85 million constant 2015 US$
in 1975
All-time low
42.08 million constant 2015 US$
in 2007
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Nauru, 1970–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross domestic product (gdp) in Nauru stood at 100.29 million constant 2015 US$.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Nauru peaked at 305.85 million constant 2015 US$ in 1975 and was at its lowest, 42.08 million constant 2015 US$, in 2007.
That places Nauru 208th out of 209 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Nauru, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 265.13 million constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1971 | 272.82 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 280.72 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 288.86 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 297.23 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 305.85 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 297.23 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1977 | 288.86 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 280.72 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 272.82 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 265.13 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 257.66 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 250.41 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 243.35 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 236.50 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 229.84 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 223.36 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 217.07 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 210.96 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 205.01 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 199.24 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 161.40 million constant 2015 US$ | -19.0% |
| 1992 | 135.15 million constant 2015 US$ | -16.3% |
| 1993 | 113.37 million constant 2015 US$ | -16.1% |
| 1994 | 108.99 million constant 2015 US$ | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 100.35 million constant 2015 US$ | -7.9% |
| 1996 | 88.45 million constant 2015 US$ | -11.9% |
| 1997 | 80.53 million constant 2015 US$ | -9.0% |
| 1998 | 71.04 million constant 2015 US$ | -11.8% |
| 1999 | 66.37 million constant 2015 US$ | -6.6% |
| 2000 | 61.82 million constant 2015 US$ | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 57.64 million constant 2015 US$ | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 51.89 million constant 2015 US$ | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 52.04 million constant 2015 US$ | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 49.80 million constant 2015 US$ | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 49.80 million constant 2015 US$ | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 54.00 million constant 2015 US$ | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 42.08 million constant 2015 US$ | -22.1% |
| 2008 | 50.50 million constant 2015 US$ | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 47.69 million constant 2015 US$ | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 47.69 million constant 2015 US$ | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 54.71 million constant 2015 US$ | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 68.03 million constant 2015 US$ | +24.4% |
| 2013 | 70.84 million constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 82.06 million constant 2015 US$ | +15.8% |
| 2015 | 84.86 million constant 2015 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 88.37 million constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 82.76 million constant 2015 US$ | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 82.06 million constant 2015 US$ | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 89.07 million constant 2015 US$ | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 90.47 million constant 2015 US$ | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 97.49 million constant 2015 US$ | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 97.49 million constant 2015 US$ | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 96.79 million constant 2015 US$ | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 98.19 million constant 2015 US$ | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 100.29 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.1% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 100.29 million constant 2015 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 76.03 billion constant 2015 US$, 0% of the median. (80 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 100.29 million constant 2015 US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.42 billion constant 2015 US$, 1% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 285.02 million constant 2015 US$ | 265.13 million constant 2015 US$ | 305.85 million constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 233.93 million constant 2015 US$ | 205.01 million constant 2015 US$ | 265.13 million constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 112.49 million constant 2015 US$ | 66.37 million constant 2015 US$ | 199.24 million constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.73 million constant 2015 US$ | 42.08 million constant 2015 US$ | 61.82 million constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.04 million constant 2015 US$ | 47.69 million constant 2015 US$ | 89.07 million constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 96.79 million constant 2015 US$ | 90.47 million constant 2015 US$ | 100.29 million constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
More economy & growth data for Nauru
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.2806 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.827 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -1.34 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -111.87 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -5.85 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -504.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0348 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -489.34 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 21.06 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Nauru?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Nauru was 100.29 million constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 305.85 million constant 2015 US$ in 1975.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.08 million constant 2015 US$ in 2007.
- How does Nauru rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Nauru ranks 208th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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