Vanuatu GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Vanuatu's gdp per capita was $3,133 in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's gdp per capita stood at $3,133 in 2025, a decline of +$278 from 2024. The IMF projects $3,133 by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 136th globally.
Vanuatu’s GDP per capita has risen from the 1979 baseline of 1,055.01 to 3,132.90 in 2025, placing the nation 136th in the world and positioning it alongside peers such as Ghana (3,193.07) and Egypt (3,191.08). The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 946.00 in 1986, reflecting a gradual diversification of the service‑oriented economy and modest growth in tourism and offshore financial services. The peak reached in 2023, 3,482.61, marked the highest recorded level in the 47‑year series, but a slight decline to the 2025 figure suggests vulnerability to external shocks, including climate‑related disruptions and fluctuating commodity prices. Continued investment in resilient infrastructure and human capital development will be crucial to sustain the post‑peak momentum; without such measures, the forward path may revert to lower growth episodes, whereas targeted policy reforms could reinforce a durable rise in per‑capita output.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $3,343 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $3,306 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $3,269 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $3,233 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $3,185 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $3,133 | - | - |
| 2025 | $3,133 | −$278 | #136 |
| 2024 | $3,411 | +$40 | #145 |
| 2023 | $3,483 | +$276 | #144 |
| 2022 | $3,370 | +$419 | #152 |
| 2021 | $3,107 | −$234 | #153 |
| 2020 | $3,043 | −$144 | #153 |
| 2019 | $3,207 | +$107 | #153 |
| 2018 | $3,207 | +$48 | #150 |
| 2017 | $3,160 | +$230 | #150 |
| 2016 | $2,956 | +$75 | #150 |
| 2015 | $2,855 | −$98 | #150 |
| 2014 | $2,973 | +$33 | #153 |
| 2013 | $2,980 | +$45 | #150 |
| 2012 | $3,005 | −$3 | #149 |
| 2011 | $3,163 | +$444 | #148 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's gdp per capita was $3,133 in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.
Vanuatu's gdp per capita peaked at $3,483 in 2023.
The lowest gdp per capita in Vanuatu was $946 in 1986.
Vanuatu ranks 136th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's gdp per capita is projected to reach $3,133 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Vanuatu in 2025 was $3,133. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Vanuatu GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}