Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Tonga
Tonga: Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Tonga, 1975–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Tonga is 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Tonga peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
That places Tonga 88th out of 211 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Tonga, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.3% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -16.4% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -22.9% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -29.3% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.4% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
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)
- Population growth rate -0.013 (2100)
- Population density 163.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6,812 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Tonga?
- Total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Tonga was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1976.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Tonga rank for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- Tonga ranks 88th out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.0%. 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 Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total population (thousands) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.