Tuvalu—GDP per Capita (USD)
Tuvalu's GDP per capita was $6,581 in 2026, ranking #114 out of 192 countries. This represents a +3.5% change from 2030. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $6,581 (2026) and the lowest was $1,742 (2002). The IMF WEO projects $8,040 by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $8,040 | +3.5% |
| 2030 | $7,770 | +3.7% |
| 2029 | $7,496 | +4.0% |
| 2028 | $7,211 | +4.5% |
| 2027 | $6,902 | +4.9% |
| 2026 | $6,581 | +13.0% |
| 2025 | $5,823 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | $5,729 | +14.4% |
| 2023 | $5,009 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | $5,123 | -14.4% |
| 2021 | $5,983 | +16.0% |
| 2020 | $5,159 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | $5,238 | +14.8% |
| 2018 | $4,561 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | $4,312 | +11.5% |
| 2016 | $3,868 | +12.5% |
| 2015 | $3,437 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | $3,605 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | $3,617 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | $3,610 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | $3,779 | +20.6% |
| 2010 | $3,134 | +13.6% |
| 2009 | $2,760 | -13.4% |
| 2008 | $3,188 | +11.2% |
| 2007 | $2,867 | +16.3% |
| 2006 | $2,465 | +4.9% |
| 2005 | $2,350 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | $2,386 | +14.9% |
| 2003 | $2,076 | +19.2% |
| 2002 | $1,742 |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $6,581 | +13.0% |
| 2027Forecast | $6,902 | +4.9% |
| 2028Forecast | $7,211 | +4.5% |
| 2029Forecast | $7,496 | +4.0% |
| 2030Forecast | $7,770 | +3.7% |
| 2031Forecast | $8,040 | +3.5% |
Top Countries — GDP per Capita (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liechtenstein | $226,809 | 2026 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | $158,733 | 2026 |
| 3 | Ireland | $140,186 | 2026 |
| 4 | Switzerland | $126,177 | 2026 |
| 5 | Iceland | $110,048 | 2026 |
| 6 | Singapore | $107,758 | 2026 |
| 7 | Norway | $105,877 | 2026 |
| 8 | United States | $94,430 | 2026 |
| 9 | Denmark | $83,445 | 2026 |
| 10 | Netherlands | $79,918 | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP per capita is the gross domestic product divided by the midyear population. It provides a rough measure of average economic output per person and is widely used as an indicator of a country's standard of living.
Methodology
Calculated by dividing nominal GDP (in current USD) by the total midyear population. The IMF uses its own GDP estimates and UN population projections. This measure uses market exchange rates for currency conversion.
Unit
Current USD