GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Tonga
Tonga: GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Tonga, 1981–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Tonga is 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 43 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and down 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Tonga peaked at 10.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2023.
That places Tonga 133rd out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Tonga, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 8.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1982 | 9.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 9.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 9.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 10.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.0% |
| 1986 | 9.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.1% |
| 1987 | 7.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1988 | 6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.9% |
| 1989 | 6.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 5.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1991 | 5.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 4.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 5.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 3.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.8% |
| 1995 | 3.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 3.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 3.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 4.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.8% |
| 1999 | 4.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 4.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 4.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 4.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 4.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2004 | 3.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 2005 | 3.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 2006 | 2.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 2.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 2.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 2.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 2.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 2011 | 2.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 1.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 2013 | 1.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 2.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 2.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 2.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 2.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 2.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 2.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 2.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 2.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 1.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 29% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 56% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1990s | 4.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 130 Fiji 1.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 131 Tunisia 1.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 132 Turkmenistan 1.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 134 Belize 1.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 135 Libya 1.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 136 Turkey 1.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More population data for Tonga
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.4068 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5565 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 131.22 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8047 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3365 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 163.72 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6,812 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Tonga?
- Gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Tonga was 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 10.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1985.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- How does Tonga rank for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Tonga ranks 133rd out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
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GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.