Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Vanuatu is $1.40 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.5%. GDP per capita is $4,082.
Vanuatu GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Vanuatu has grown from $0.13 billion in 1980 to $1.40 billion in 2026.
Vanuatu GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Vanuatu. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
2.85%
Best Year
1990 (+11.7%)
Worst Year
2020 (-5.7%)
Years of Contraction
7 of 47
GDP per capita in Vanuatu rose from $3,936 in 2025 to $4,082 in 2026, an increase of 3.7%.
"Vanuatu GDP", "Vanuatu gross domestic product", and "Vanuatu economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Vanuatu
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Vanuatu for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Vanuatu nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$1,396,000,000
3.5%
$4,082
2.4%
2025
$1,316,000,000
3.1%
$3,936
2.14%
2024
$1,265,000,000
3.8%
$3,871
2.51%
2023
$1,198,000,000
5.8%
$3,751
2.24%
2022
$1,130,000,000
5.6%
$3,618
2.3%
2021
$1,060,000,000
-1.2%
$3,473
2.35%
2020
$1,128,000,000
-5.7%
$3,779
2.05%
2019
$1,054,000,000
3.3%
$3,613
2.46%
2018
$1,000,000,000
2.5%
$3,506
2.15%
2017
$999,000,000
4.2%
$3,584
2.57%
2016
$902,000,000
3.6%
$3,310
1.12%
2015
$871,000,000
3.5%
$3,244
2.28%
2014
$881,000,000
3.1%
$3,356
2.33%
2013
$859,000,000
3.4%
$3,348
2.39%
2012
$814,000,000
1%
$3,247
2.45%
2011
$816,000,000
3.1%
$3,327
2.08%
2010
$721,000,000
1.3%
$3,008
2.56%
2009
$652,000,000
3%
$2,787
2.18%
2008
$644,000,000
5.6%
$2,811
2.23%
2007
$572,000,000
2.9%
$2,554
2.28%
2006
$481,000,000
8.5%
$2,196
2.34%
2005
$432,000,000
5.3%
$2,018
2.39%
2004
$403,000,000
4%
$1,928
2.45%
2003
$349,000,000
4.3%
$1,706
2%
2002
$290,000,000
-5.2%
$1,453
2.56%
2001
$285,000,000
-3.4%
$1,457
2.09%
2000
$300,000,000
5.9%
$1,573
2.14%
1999
$296,000,000
0.3%
$1,588
2.75%
1998
$290,000,000
1.2%
$1,594
2.82%
1997
$302,000,000
4.9%
$1,701
2.31%
1996
$289,000,000
2.3%
$1,672
2.37%
1995
$276,000,000
1%
$1,637
3.05%
1994
$259,000,000
9.1%
$1,574
4.46%
1993
$222,000,000
0.7%
$1,413
1.95%
1992
$231,000,000
2.6%
$1,502
1.99%
1991
$223,000,000
3.1%
$1,475
2.03%
1990
$187,000,000
11.7%
$1,262
1.37%
1989
$170,000,000
1.5%
$1,167
0.69%
1988
$175,000,000
-1.7%
$1,208
2.84%
1987
$154,000,000
-2.9%
$1,094
1.44%
1986
$141,000,000
-0.1%
$1,016
2.96%
1985
$146,000,000
1%
$1,081
3.85%
1984
$160,000,000
9.6%
$1,229
3.17%
1983
$130,000,000
3%
$1,031
2.44%
1982
$127,000,000
2%
$1,030
3.36%
1981
$126,000,000
4.4%
$1,058
3.48%
1980
$134,000,000
5.5%
$1,166
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The nominal GDP of Vanuatu in 2026 is $1.40 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Vanuatu 200th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Vanuatu?
The GDP growth rate of Vanuatu in 2026 is 3.5%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Vanuatu?
GDP per capita in Vanuatu in 2026 is $4,082, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Vanuatu expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Vanuatu to reach $1.79 billion by 2031, up from $1.40 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.