GDP growth in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: GDP growth was 3.9% in 2023. β Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.9%
Change on year
up 468.8%
World rank
78th
of 209 countries
All-time high
22.6%
in 1986
All-time low
-16.0%
in 1982
Years of data
53
1971β2023
GDP growth in Tuvalu, 1971β2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2023, gdp growth in Tuvalu stood at 3.9%.
That represents a change of up 468.8% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp growth in Tuvalu peaked at 22.6% in 1986 and was at its lowest, -16.0%, in 1982.
That places Tuvalu 78th out of 209 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.7% | -3.7% | -0.4% | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.3% | -16.0% | 22.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.9% | -6.0% | 15.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7% | -6.2% | 9.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.1% | -2.2% | 13.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | -4.3% | 3.9% | 4 |
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More population data for Tuvalu
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.212 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 765 (2100)
- Population density 409.67 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.212 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 3.17 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 3.17 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 3.17 (2024)
- Natural population growth 1.39 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 3.21 (2023)
- Children per woman fertility rate vs level of prosperity 3.21 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp growth in Tuvalu?
- Gdp growth in Tuvalu was 3.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp growth recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 22.6% in 1986.
- What is the lowest gdp growth recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.0% in 1982.
- How does Tuvalu rank for gdp growth?
- Tuvalu ranks 78th out of 209 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp growth rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release