Tonga GDP PPP
GDP converted to international dollars using PPP rates NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD
Tonga's gdp ppp was $802.0M in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Tonga's gdp ppp stood at $802.0M in 2025, a rise of +$40.0M from 2024. The IMF projects $802.0M by 2025. Tonga ranked 181st globally.
Tonga’s gross domestic product measured in purchasing power parity terms has risen from a low of 67,000,000.00 in 1980 to a peak of 816,135,859.56 in 2023, reflecting a more than twelve‑fold expansion over 46 years. The latest World Bank estimate for 2025 places the economy at 802,000,000.00, ranking it 181st globally and indicating a modest contraction of roughly 1.7 % from the 2023 high. This trajectory contrasts with the slightly larger PPP output of Vanuatu, which stands at 1,070,000,000.00, while remaining well above the output of Kiribati at 479,000,000.00. The sustained growth since the 1980 trough suggests that structural reforms and modest tourism recovery have underpinned the upward trend, yet the recent dip hints at vulnerability to external shocks. Continued diversification and resilience‑building measures will be crucial if Tonga is to sustain its long‑term expansion and avoid further setbacks.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $948.0M | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $920.0M | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $893.0M | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $865.0M | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $836.0M | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $802.0M | - | - |
| 2025 | $802.0M | +$40.0M | #181 |
| 2024 | $762.0M | +$33.0M | #7 |
| 2023 | $816.1M | +$127.1M | #7 |
| 2022 | $766.4M | +$108.4M | #7 |
| 2021 | $731.0M | +$104.0M | #7 |
| 2020 | $705.6M | +$97.6M | #7 |
| 2019 | $684.0M | +$85.0M | #7 |
| 2018 | $674.8M | +$92.8M | #7 |
| 2017 | $656.3M | +$102.3M | #7 |
| 2016 | $624.7M | +$109.7M | #7 |
| 2015 | $580.5M | +$76.5M | #7 |
| 2014 | $568.9M | +$82.9M | #7 |
| 2013 | $548.2M | +$65.2M | #7 |
| 2012 | $536.9M | +$73.9M | #8 |
| 2011 | $522.3M | +$97.3M | #7 |
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 ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tonga's gdp ppp was $802.0M in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from the previous year.
Tonga's gdp ppp peaked at $816.1M in 2023.
The lowest gdp ppp in Tonga was $67.0M in 1980.
Tonga ranks 181st globally in gdp ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tonga's gdp ppp is projected to reach $802.0M by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Tonga's gdp ppp was approximately 802 million ($802.0M) in 2025.
The gdp ppp of Tonga in 2025 was $802.0M. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tonga_gdp-ppp,
title = {Tonga GDP PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tonga/gdp-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}