Nauru GDP
Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars NY.GDP.MKTP.CD
Nauru's gdp was $172.0M in 2025, ranked 186th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Nauru's gdp stood at $172.0M in 2025, a rise of +$9.4M from 2024. The IMF projects $172.0M by 2025. Nauru ranked 186th globally.
Nauru’s gross domestic product has expanded from an all‑time trough of 17,570,366.22 in 1970 to a modest peak of 175,390,280.69 in 2021, reflecting a ten‑fold increase over 51 years. The latest World Bank estimate for 2025 places GDP at 172,000,000.00, ranking the island nation 186th globally and indicating a slight contraction from the 2021 high. This recent dip follows a period of modest growth driven by phosphate mining, aid inflows and limited service sector development, but the economy remains highly vulnerable to commodity price swings and external shocks. By comparison, peer Pacific states such as the Marshall Islands record a GDP of 302,000,000.00, underscoring Nauru’s relatively smaller economic base. With a narrow export basket and limited diversification, future GDP trajectories will hinge on successful investment in renewable energy, fisheries and tourism, which could reverse the current downward slide.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $216.0M | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $207.0M | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $198.0M | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $191.0M | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $183.0M | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $172.0M | - | - |
| 2025 | $172.0M | +$9.4M | #186 |
| 2024 | $162.6M | +$10.6M | #2 |
| 2023 | $151.4M | −$564,390 | #2 |
| 2022 | $152.4M | −$23.6M | #2 |
| 2021 | $175.4M | +$50.4M | #2 |
| 2020 | $124.7M | −$314,312 | #2 |
| 2019 | $125.2M | −$5.8M | #2 |
| 2018 | $131.0M | +$22.0M | #2 |
| 2017 | $109.4M | +$9.4M | #2 |
| 2016 | $97.5M | +$21.5M | #2 |
| 2015 | $84.9M | −$12.1M | #2 |
| 2014 | $99.1M | +$10.1M | #2 |
| 2013 | $94.4M | −$6.6M | #2 |
| 2012 | $101.1M | +$32.1M | #2 |
| 2011 | $65.1M | +$15.1M | #2 |
Analysis
Nauru's gdp was $172.0M in 2025, a rise of +$9.4M from 2024. IMF projects $172.0M by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nauru's gdp was $172.0M in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.
Nauru's gdp peaked at $175.4M in 2021.
The lowest gdp in Nauru was $17.6M in 1970.
Nauru ranks 186th globally in gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nauru's gdp is projected to reach $172.0M by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Nauru's gdp was approximately 172 million ($172.0M) in 2025.
The gdp of Nauru in 2025 was $172.0M. This ranks 186th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nauru_gdp,
title = {Nauru GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nauru/gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}