Tonga GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Tonga's gdp per capita was $5,921 in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Tonga's gdp per capita stood at $5,921 in 2025, a rise of +$310 from 2024. The IMF projects $5,921 by 2025. Tonga ranked 112th globally.
Tonga’s GDP per capita has risen dramatically from a trough of 315.09 in 1976 to an all‑time peak of 5,921.47 in 2025, placing the nation at rank 112 globally. Over the 51‑year series the average annual growth rate exceeds six percent, reflecting sustained expansion in tourism, fisheries and remittances, while the economy remains vulnerable to external shocks such as climate‑related disasters. The 2025 figure of 5,921.47 is only slightly below the comparable level recorded by Samoa (5,886.59) and modestly lower than Algeria’s 6,095.32, underscoring Tonga’s position among small Pacific economies that have managed to lift living standards despite limited diversification. The early low point of 315.09 illustrates the depth of poverty at independence, whereas the recent peak signals successful integration into regional markets and modest improvements in human capital. Continued investment in resilient infrastructure and higher‑value services will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $7,313 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $7,055 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $6,806 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $6,537 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $6,221 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $5,921 | - | - |
| 2025 | $5,921 | +$310 | #112 |
| 2024 | $5,611 | +$466 | #123 |
| 2023 | $5,652 | +$498 | #124 |
| 2022 | $5,298 | +$112 | #128 |
| 2021 | $4,923 | −$87 | #126 |
| 2020 | $4,792 | −$125 | #122 |
| 2019 | $4,789 | −$3 | #127 |
| 2018 | $4,675 | +$101 | #128 |
| 2017 | $4,366 | +$185 | #129 |
| 2016 | $3,988 | −$337 | #131 |
| 2015 | $4,124 | −$213 | #127 |
| 2014 | $4,137 | −$284 | #132 |
| 2013 | $4,219 | +$66 | #132 |
| 2012 | $4,384 | +$369 | #127 |
| 2011 | $3,850 | +$289 | #134 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tonga matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tonga's gdp per capita was $5,921 in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from the previous year.
Tonga's gdp per capita peaked at $5,921 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Tonga was $315 in 1976.
Tonga ranks 112th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tonga's gdp per capita is projected to reach $5,921 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Tonga in 2025 was $5,921. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tonga_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Tonga GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tonga/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}