Indicators of economy in Pacific island small states

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GDP per capita: 4,454 USD (PPP: 8,215 intl$) · Total GDP: 12.1 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Pacific island small states is 365 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 12.12 billion USD 4,454 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 4,381 USD
GDP (PPP) 8,215 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1970 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 12.12 4,454
2023 11.22 4,174
2022 10.35 3,897
2021 9.45 3,601
2020 9.32 3,592
2019 10.62 4,136
2018 10.80 4,247
2017 10.29 4,100
2016 9.56 3,857
2015 9.11 3,723
2014 9.29 3,847
2013 8.54 3,585
2012 8.22 3,493
2011 7.75 3,339
2010 6.64 2,901
2009 6.04 2,668
2008 6.70 2,989
2007 6.25 2,820
2006 5.68 2,587
2005 5.41 2,492
2004 4.87 2,271
2003 4.24 1,997
2002 3.55 1,695
2001 3.39 1,637
2000 3.44 1,687
1999 3.74 1,857
1998 3.43 1,728
1997 3.98 2,036
1996 3.97 2,061
1995 3.70 1,948
1994 3.41 1,818
1993 2.92 1,574
1992 2.78 1,520
1991 2.53 1,404
1990 2.39 1,343
1989 2.13 1,219
1988 2.05 1,189
1987 1.99 1,174
1986 2.03 1,223
1985 1.86 1,146
1984 1.94 1,219
1983 1.84 1,185
1982 1.93 1,266
1981 1.96 1,315
1980 1.89 1,300
1979 1.65 1,162
1978 1.37 986
1977 1.20 880
1976 1.14 854
1975 1.14 872
1974 1.03 804
1973 0.76 604
1972 0.57 460
1971 0.48 396
1970 0.42 359

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Pacific island small states play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Pacific island small states Per Capita

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Pacific island small states
Household debt 15.20 billion USD (125.4% of GDP)

Corruption in Pacific island small states

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 3.5%
2024 3.5%
2023 3.5%
2022 3.6%
2021 3.4%
2020 3.3%
2019 3.3%
2018 3.4%
2017 3.4%
2016 3.4%
2015 3.4%
2014 3.4%
2013 3.4%
2012 3.5%
2011 3.4%
2010 3.5%
2009 3.6%
2008 3.7%
2007 3.8%
2006 3.8%
2005 3.8%
2004 4.3%
2003 4.5%
2002 4.6%
2001 4.5%
2000 4.4%
1999 4.3%
1998 4.3%
1997 4.2%
1996 4.0%
1995 4.0%
1994 3.9%
1993 3.9%
1992 3.9%
1991 3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Pacific island small states in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Pacific island small states is 4,454 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 8,215 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Pacific island small states?

The main economic sectors in Pacific island small states include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Explore key economic indicators of Pacific island small states including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

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Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026