Tuvalu GDP per Capita

Tuvalu’s GDP per capita has risen dramatically from the all‑time trough of 456.64 in 1970 to a World Bank‑reported 5,830.31 in 2025, placing the island nation at 115th in the global ranking. The upward trajectory peaked in 2023 at 6,344.78 before a modest decline, reflecting the volatility of a small, open economy heavily dependent on remittances, foreign aid and niche tourism. Over the 56‑year coverage period, per‑capita income has increased by more than 12 times, a rate that outpaces many larger economies but remains modest relative to peers such as Iraq (5,831.55) and El Salvador (5,743.69). The growth reflects gradual diversification, improvements in human capital and the expansion of climate‑resilient infrastructure, yet remains vulnerable to external shocks such as sea‑level rise and global market fluctuations. Continued investment in renewable energy and digital services could sustain the upward trend, while severe climate events would likely reverse recent gains.