Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Tonga
Tonga: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 197.32 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Tonga, 1978–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Tonga stood at 197.32 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Tonga peaked at 212.22 million current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8.73 million current US$, in 1978.
That places Tonga 114th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.63 million current US$ | 8.73 million current US$ | 10.53 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 24.37 million current US$ | 12.26 million current US$ | 34.02 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.73 million current US$ | 19.71 million current US$ | 43.58 million current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 74.33 million current US$ | 47.54 million current US$ | 102.42 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 133.89 million current US$ | 88.97 million current US$ | 170.97 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 189.71 million current US$ | 150.69 million current US$ | 212.22 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Tonga
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -43.8% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 5.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,934 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 5.5% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 511.89 million constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,934 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2.4 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 468.46 million current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 218.66 million current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 92.11 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Tonga?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Tonga was 197.32 million current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 212.22 million current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.73 million current US$ in 1978.
- How does Tonga rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Tonga ranks 114th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.