Tonga GDP
Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars NY.GDP.MKTP.CD
Tonga's gdp was $587.0M in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Tonga's gdp stood at $587.0M in 2025, a rise of +$29.0M from 2024. The IMF projects $587.0M by 2025. Tonga ranked 181st globally.
Tonga’s gross domestic product has risen from a modest 30,036,416.96 in 1976, the all‑time trough, to 587,000,000.00 in 2025, placing it 181st globally and reflecting a 51‑year expansion that peaked at 591,139,749.44 in 2023. The economy’s growth trajectory has been gradual, with the 2023 peak representing only a slight increase of about 0.7 percent over the 2025 figure, suggesting a plateau after several decades of steady accumulation. Compared with peer small island economies, Tonga’s output remains lower than Dominica’s 748,000,000.00 but exceeds that of the Federated States of Micronesia’s 495,000,000.00, indicating a mid‑range position among similarly sized Pacific and Caribbean states. The modest recent slowdown may stem from limited diversification and vulnerability to external shocks such as climate events. Continued investment in tourism, fisheries and renewable energy could revive growth and push the GDP beyond the recent peak in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $717.0M | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $693.0M | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $670.0M | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $645.0M | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $616.0M | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $587.0M | - | - |
| 2025 | $587.0M | +$29.0M | #181 |
| 2024 | $558.0M | +$45.0M | #7 |
| 2023 | $591.1M | +$76.1M | #7 |
| 2022 | $556.5M | +$36.5M | #8 |
| 2021 | $519.3M | +$16.3M | #7 |
| 2020 | $506.6M | +$12.6M | #8 |
| 2019 | $506.0M | +$25.0M | #8 |
| 2018 | $493.5M | +$33.5M | #8 |
| 2017 | $460.0M | +$39.0M | #8 |
| 2016 | $420.8M | −$17.2M | #8 |
| 2015 | $437.5M | −$3.5M | #8 |
| 2014 | $441.0M | −$11.0M | #8 |
| 2013 | $451.8M | +$24.8M | #8 |
| 2012 | $471.1M | +$56.1M | #8 |
| 2011 | $414.1M | +$47.1M | #8 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tonga's gdp was $587.0M in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from the previous year.
Tonga's gdp peaked at $591.1M in 2023.
The lowest gdp in Tonga was $30.0M in 1976.
Tonga ranks 181st globally in gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tonga's gdp is projected to reach $587.0M by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Tonga's gdp was approximately 587 million ($587.0M) in 2025.
The gdp of Tonga in 2025 was $587.0M. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tonga_gdp,
title = {Tonga GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tonga/gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}