Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Kiribati is $0.40 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.1%. GDP per capita is $3,051.
Kiribati GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Kiribati has grown from $0.03 billion in 1980 to $0.40 billion in 2026.
Kiribati GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Kiribati. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
2.40%
Best Year
1992 (+24%)
Worst Year
1985 (-13.2%)
Years of Contraction
16 of 47
GDP per capita in Kiribati rose from $2,701 in 2025 to $3,051 in 2026, an increase of 12.9%.
"Kiribati GDP", "Kiribati gross domestic product", and "Kiribati economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Kiribati
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Kiribati for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Kiribati nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$401,000,000
3.1%
$3,051
1.55%
2025
$349,000,000
4.3%
$2,701
1.57%
2024
$343,000,000
4.6%
$2,695
1.6%
2023
$292,000,000
3.3%
$2,326
1.63%
2022
$272,000,000
5%
$2,202
1.65%
2021
$286,000,000
8.6%
$2,354
1.68%
2020
$222,000,000
-1.5%
$1,856
0.85%
2019
$234,000,000
3.3%
$1,987
1.72%
2018
$234,000,000
3.5%
$2,022
1.75%
2017
$223,000,000
3.7%
$1,960
1.79%
2016
$207,000,000
7.1%
$1,846
1.82%
2015
$192,000,000
11.3%
$1,742
0.92%
2014
$201,000,000
1.3%
$1,846
1.87%
2013
$202,000,000
7.7%
$1,887
0.94%
2012
$207,000,000
5.8%
$1,957
1.92%
2011
$196,000,000
3.3%
$1,878
0.97%
2010
$166,000,000
1.2%
$1,609
1.98%
2009
$142,000,000
0.5%
$1,410
2.02%
2008
$150,000,000
-3%
$1,519
2.06%
2007
$138,000,000
3.1%
$1,432
2.11%
2006
$112,000,000
5.8%
$1,189
2.15%
2005
$114,000,000
1.3%
$1,231
2.2%
2004
$104,000,000
-0.6%
$1,147
2.25%
2003
$97,000,000
-1.6%
$1,083
1.14%
2002
$75,000,000
1.4%
$854
2.33%
2001
$65,000,000
-3.1%
$755
2.38%
2000
$75,000,000
6.7%
$890
1.2%
1999
$77,000,000
-3.9%
$931
1.22%
1998
$75,000,000
4.4%
$919
2.5%
1997
$80,000,000
1.2%
$1,001
1.27%
1996
$81,000,000
-0.1%
$1,032
1.28%
1995
$69,000,000
2.8%
$884
1.3%
1994
$67,000,000
2%
$877
2.67%
1993
$59,000,000
-0.1%
$782
1.35%
1992
$62,000,000
24%
$827
1.37%
1991
$41,000,000
-5.6%
$562
1.39%
1990
$37,000,000
-6.4%
$505
1.41%
1989
$38,000,000
-7.3%
$535
2.9%
1988
$38,000,000
22%
$558
2.99%
1987
$30,000,000
1.3%
$441
3.08%
1986
$26,000,000
-2.5%
$398
1.56%
1985
$26,000,000
-13.2%
$410
3.23%
1984
$34,000,000
13.9%
$556
1.64%
1983
$31,000,000
-9.8%
$511
-1.61%
1982
$33,000,000
-1.1%
$527
3.33%
1981
$35,000,000
6.1%
$592
3.45%
1980
$33,000,000
-1.1%
$568
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The nominal GDP of Kiribati in 2026 is $0.40 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Kiribati 212th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Kiribati?
The GDP growth rate of Kiribati in 2026 is 3.1%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Kiribati?
GDP per capita in Kiribati in 2026 is $3,051, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Kiribati expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Kiribati to reach $0.48 billion by 2031, up from $0.40 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.