Vanuatu: economy and key statistics
Vanuatu is number 188 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $1.4 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $4,039. The economy grew by 3.1% in 2025. Unemployment is 5.1%. The economy is 57% services, 27% agriculture, 10% industry.
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National power
Vanuatu is number 177 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 13.4 out of 100: economic 24, technology 6, military 0 and human capital 31.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $1.4 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $1.5 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $4,039 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +3.1% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 0.7% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 2025 |
| Population | 0.3 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 0.1 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 57% | 2024 |
| Industry share of GDP | 10% | 2024 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 4% | 2024 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 27% | 2024 |
| Exports share of GDP | 25% | 2024 |
| Foreign direct investment | 2.2% of GDP | 2024 |
Other economies in Oceania
- Australia (#15)
- New Zealand (#53)
- Papua New Guinea (#111)
- Fiji (#162)
- Solomon Islands (#185)
- Samoa (#189)
- Tonga (#194)
- Micronesia (#195)
- Kiribati (#196)
- Palau (#197)
- Marshall Islands (#198)
- Naoero (#199)
- Tuvalu (#200)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Vanuatu?
Vanuatu had a GDP of $1.4 billion in 2025, ranking number 188 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Vanuatu?
GDP per person in Vanuatu was $4,039 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Vanuatu growing?
The economy of Vanuatu grew by 3.1% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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