GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Nauru
Nauru: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 160.35 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
160.35 million current US$
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
210th
of 211 countries
All-time high
175.51 million current US$
in 2021
All-time low
17.57 million current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Nauru, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Nauru is 160.35 million current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 62.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Nauru peaked at 175.51 million current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 17.57 million current US$, in 1970.
Nauru ranks 210th of 211 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Nauru, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 17.57 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 19.01 million current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1972 | 21.73 million current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1973 | 26.53 million current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1974 | 35.99 million current US$ | +35.7% |
| 1975 | 40.11 million current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1976 | 40.29 million current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 40.44 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 41.75 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 44.43 million current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 46.95 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 51.69 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1982 | 52.88 million current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 48.44 million current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 47.36 million current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 41.55 million current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1986 | 39.94 million current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 40.12 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 45.93 million current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1989 | 53.74 million current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1990 | 55.57 million current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 52.53 million current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 51.13 million current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 43.54 million current US$ | -14.8% |
| 1994 | 39.74 million current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1995 | 39.97 million current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 37.46 million current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 37.33 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 29.66 million current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1999 | 27.33 million current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 26.93 million current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 22.61 million current US$ | -16.0% |
| 2002 | 21.02 million current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 24.78 million current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2004 | 30.59 million current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2005 | 30.28 million current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 29.18 million current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 23.07 million current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2008 | 37.18 million current US$ | +61.2% |
| 2009 | 44.02 million current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2010 | 47.44 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 65.44 million current US$ | +37.9% |
| 2012 | 100.80 million current US$ | +54.0% |
| 2013 | 94.39 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 98.75 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 84.38 million current US$ | -14.6% |
| 2016 | 97.28 million current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2017 | 108.86 million current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 130.94 million current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2019 | 124.87 million current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 124.53 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 175.51 million current US$ | +40.9% |
| 2022 | 152.19 million current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2023 | 151.46 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 160.35 million current US$ | +5.9% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 160.35 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 92.86 billion current US$, 0% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 160.35 million current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15.98 billion current US$, 1% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.79 million current US$ | 17.57 million current US$ | 44.43 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 46.86 million current US$ | 39.94 million current US$ | 53.74 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.43 million current US$ | 27.33 million current US$ | 55.57 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.97 million current US$ | 21.02 million current US$ | 44.02 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 95.31 million current US$ | 47.44 million current US$ | 130.94 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 152.81 million current US$ | 124.53 million current US$ | 175.51 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
More population data for Nauru
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1598 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2049)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1598 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.05 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 14.7 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5419 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2823 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.179 (2100)
- Population density 1,034 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1,413 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Nauru?
- Gdp in Nauru was 160.35 million current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 175.51 million current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.57 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Nauru rank for gdp?
- Nauru ranks 210th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release