Vanuatu GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Vanuatu's gni per capita was $4,117 in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's gni per capita stood at $4,117 in 2025, a rise of +$227 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $4,117 by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 137th globally.
Vanuatu’s gross national income per capita has risen from a low of 800.00 in 1983, the all‑time trough, to 4,117.00 in 2025, the highest level recorded over the 45‑year series and placing the nation 137th in the world. This upward trajectory reflects sustained growth in sectors such as tourism, agriculture and offshore services, which have gradually expanded export earnings and remittances. The increase is comparable to the recent performance of nearby Pacific economies; for example, the Federated States of Micronesia reported 4,267.00 in the same year, while Morocco and Tunisia posted 4,035.00 and 4,135.00 respectively, indicating that Vanuatu is closing the gap with its peers. The long‑term trend suggests that continued diversification, climate‑resilient infrastructure and improved access to international markets could further lift GNI per capita, while setbacks such as natural disasters or a slowdown in tourism would likely temper progress.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $4,395 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $4,256 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $4,117 | - | - |
| 2025 | $4,117 | +$227 | #137 |
| 2024 | $3,890 | +$0 | #129 |
| 2023 | $3,890 | +$60 | #136 |
| 2022 | $3,830 | +$330 | #140 |
| 2021 | $3,500 | +$110 | #142 |
| 2020 | $3,390 | −$350 | #139 |
| 2019 | $3,740 | +$470 | #138 |
| 2018 | $3,270 | +$270 | #140 |
| 2017 | $3,000 | +$30 | #140 |
| 2016 | $2,970 | −$10 | #140 |
| 2015 | $2,980 | −$50 | #141 |
| 2014 | $3,030 | +$0 | #141 |
| 2013 | $3,030 | +$190 | #141 |
| 2012 | $2,840 | +$50 | #139 |
| 2011 | $2,790 | +$210 | #136 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's gni per capita was $4,117 in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.
Vanuatu's gni per capita peaked at $4,117 in 2025.
The lowest gni per capita in Vanuatu was $800 in 1983.
Vanuatu ranks 137th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's gni per capita is projected to reach $4,117 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Vanuatu in 2025 was $4,117. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_gni-per-capita,
title = {Vanuatu GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}