Vanuatu GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Vanuatu's gdp per capita ppp was $2,996 in 2025, ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 16.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's gdp per capita ppp stood at $2,996 in 2025, a decline of +$610 from 2024. The IMF projects $2,996 by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 172nd globally.
Vanuatu’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from a low of 944.06 in 1980 to a 2025 level of 2,995.60, placing the nation 172nd in the world. The upward trajectory accelerated after the early 2000s, culminating in an all‑time peak of 3,605.61 in 2024 before a modest retreat the following year. This performance situates Vanuatu slightly below peer economies such as Burkina Faso (3,019.01) and Haiti (2,976.22), while remaining above Mali (2,889.97). The 46‑year span reflects steady structural reforms, modest tourism growth, and expanding services, yet the recent dip suggests vulnerability to external shocks, including climate‑related disruptions that disproportionately affect island states. Continued investment in resilient infrastructure and diversification of export markets will be critical to sustain the long‑term upward trend and potentially lift Vanuatu back toward its 2024 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $3,123 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $3,099 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $3,078 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $3,061 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $3,032 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $2,996 | - | - |
| 2025 | $2,996 | −$610 | #172 |
| 2024 | $3,606 | +$631 | #174 |
| 2023 | $3,568 | +$662 | #174 |
| 2022 | $3,453 | +$785 | #176 |
| 2021 | $3,136 | +$456 | #178 |
| 2020 | $3,118 | +$239 | #177 |
| 2019 | $3,315 | +$508 | #173 |
| 2018 | $3,233 | +$505 | #173 |
| 2017 | $3,146 | +$520 | #174 |
| 2016 | $3,030 | +$480 | #172 |
| 2015 | $2,966 | +$480 | #173 |
| 2014 | $2,890 | +$453 | #173 |
| 2013 | $2,832 | +$392 | #172 |
| 2012 | $2,834 | +$408 | #168 |
| 2011 | $2,816 | +$458 | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's gdp per capita ppp was $2,996 in 2025. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 16.9% decrease from the previous year.
Vanuatu's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $3,606 in 2024.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Vanuatu was $944 in 1980.
Vanuatu ranks 172nd globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $2,996 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Vanuatu in 2025 was $2,996. This ranks 172nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Vanuatu GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}