Marshall Islands GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Marshall Islands's gdp per capita was $8,287 in 2025, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Marshall Islands's gdp per capita stood at $8,287 in 2025, a rise of +$560 from 2024. The IMF projects $8,287 by 2025. Marshall Islands ranked 94th globally.
Marshall Islands’ GDP per capita has risen dramatically from a trough of 373.21 in 1970 to an all‑time peak of 8,286.56 in 2025, placing the nation 94th in the world. This 22‑fold increase reflects sustained expansion of tourism, fisheries and offshore financial services, supported by modest foreign aid and a relatively stable macro‑environment. The 2025 figure of 8,286.56 is only slightly below that of Jamaica (8,404.91) and Colombia (8,249.22), indicating that the island chain has approached the income levels of larger developing economies despite its limited domestic market and vulnerability to climate change. The long‑run upward trajectory has been punctuated by periods of slower growth during global financial crises, yet the average annual rise over the 56‑year span exceeds 4 percent. Future movements will hinge on the effectiveness of climate‑resilience investments and diversification of the export base, which could either accelerate growth or moderate the current upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $12,370 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $11,772 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $11,127 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $10,363 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $9,391 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $8,287 | - | - |
| 2025 | $8,287 | +$560 | #94 |
| 2024 | $7,726 | +$1,309 | #103 |
| 2023 | $6,793 | +$674 | #111 |
| 2022 | $6,456 | +$352 | #119 |
| 2021 | $6,315 | +$813 | #112 |
| 2020 | $5,662 | +$387 | #113 |
| 2019 | $5,292 | +$442 | #124 |
| 2018 | $4,858 | +$310 | #124 |
| 2017 | $4,593 | +$449 | #125 |
| 2016 | $4,230 | +$549 | #126 |
| 2015 | $3,764 | +$112 | #136 |
| 2014 | $3,735 | +$139 | #140 |
| 2013 | $3,678 | +$240 | #141 |
| 2012 | $3,514 | +$273 | #140 |
| 2011 | $3,319 | +$276 | #144 |
Analysis
Marshall Islands's gdp per capita was $8,287 in 2025, a rise of +$560 from 2024. IMF projects $8,287 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marshall Islands's gdp per capita was $8,287 in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.
Marshall Islands's gdp per capita peaked at $8,287 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Marshall Islands was $373 in 1970.
Marshall Islands ranks 94th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Marshall Islands's gdp per capita is projected to reach $8,287 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Marshall Islands in 2025 was $8,287. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_marshall-islands_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Marshall Islands GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/marshall-islands/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}