Smallest Economies in the World by GDP (2026)
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook·25 countries·Updated 2026
While the global economy is worth over $100 trillion, some nations produce remarkably little. Here are the 25 smallest economies in 2026 by nominal GDP.
Tuvalu leads with gdp (current usd, billions) of $61.0M.
Nauru ranks #2 at $183.0M.
Marshall Islands ranks #3 at $332.0M.
Kiribati ranks #4 at $343.0M.
Palau ranks #5 at $362.0M.
Bottom 25 Countries by GDP (Current USD, Billions)
| # | Country | GDP (Current USD, Billions) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tuvalu | $61.0M | 2026 |
| 2 |  Nauru | $183.0M | 2026 |
| 3 |  Marshall Islands | $332.0M | 2026 |
| 4 |  Kiribati | $343.0M | 2026 |
| 5 |  Palau | $362.0M | 2026 |
| 6 |  Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | $519.0M | 2026 |
| 7 |  Tonga | $616.0M | 2026 |
| 8 |  Dominica | $791.0M | 2026 |
| 9 |  Sao Tome and Principe | $1.13B | 2026 |
| 10 |  Vanuatu | $1.18B | 2026 |
| 11 |  St. Kitts and Nevis | $1.19B | 2026 |
| 12 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | $1.30B | 2026 |
| 13 |  Samoa | $1.33B | 2026 |
| 14 |  Grenada | $1.52B | 2026 |
| 15 |  Comoros | $1.77B | 2026 |
| 16 |  Solomon Islands | $2.05B | 2026 |
| 17 |  Timor-Leste | $2.21B | 2026 |
| 18 |  Seychelles | $2.25B | 2026 |
| 19 |  San Marino | $2.39B | 2026 |
| 20 |  Antigua and Barbuda | $2.46B | 2026 |
| 21 |  Lesotho | $2.47B | 2026 |
| 22 |  Gambia, The | $2.67B | 2026 |
| 23 |  Guinea-Bissau | $2.76B | 2026 |
| 24 |  St. Lucia | $2.77B | 2026 |
| 25 |  Cabo Verde | $3.14B | 2026 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest gdp (current usd, billions) in 2026?
Tuvalu has the lowest gdp (current usd, billions) at $61.0M in 2026.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 192 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.