Tonga's GDP changed from approximately $71M in 1980 to $581M in 2024, showing an overall 718.3% sharply increased during the period.
The lowest GDP was recorded in 1980 at $71M, and the highest in 2024 at $581M.
Over the 44-year span, the GDP showed a overall increase with some decline trend, with an average annual growth rate of 4.9%.
For comparison, the average annual growth rate of Fiji was 3.5%, and that of Samoa was 4.9%.
Tonga GDP from 1980 to 2024
The total market value of goods and services produced annually in Tonga.
Overview of Tonga's GDP (1980–2024)
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Tonga recorded a 718.3% sharply increased from 1980 to 2024.
The average GDP during this period was $274M 955K, and the median was $218M.
GDP fluctuated within a range of $510M, with a standard deviation of $155M 362K.
The average annual change was $11M 470K.
Highest and Lowest GDP Records
- Lowest GDP: 1980, $71M
- Highest GDP: 2024, $581M
- Most Recent GDP: 2024, $581M
Notable Annual GDP Changes
- 2012: Significant increase in GDP
- 2009: Noticeable drop in GDP
Overall pattern: overall increase with some decline
Global Economic Events and Tonga's GDP
COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
- Period: From 2019 to 2020
- GDP Change: $511M → $490M
- Outcome: declined
2008 Global Financial Crisis
- Period: From 2007 to 2009
- GDP Change: $299M → $312M
- Outcome: increased
2001 Dot-com Bubble Burst
- Period: From 2000 to 2001
- GDP Change: $203M → $181M
- Outcome: sharply declined
1998 Asian Financial Crisis
- Period: From 1997 to 1998
- GDP Change: $222M → $212M
- Outcome: declined
Key Economic Indicators of Tonga (1980–2024)
| year | Nominal GDP | GDP per Capita | PPP per Capita | PPP GDP | GDP Growth | Current Account | Savings | Fiscal Balance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1980 | $ 71M | $ 770.30 | $ 723.13 | $ 67M | 15.8 % | -4.613 % | 0 % | 0 % | 92,000 people |
1981 | $ 79M | $ 850.55 | $ 897.51 | $ 83M | 14 % | 2.915 % | 0 % | 0 % | 93,000 people |
1982 | $ 79M | $ 843.21 | $ 1,069.20 | $ 100M | 12.8 % | 4.704 % | 0 % | 0 % | 93,000 people |
1983 | $ 77M | $ 818.46 | $ 1,163.07 | $ 110M | 5.8 % | 5.843 % | 0 % | 0 % | 94,000 people |
1984 | $ 81M | $ 854.27 | $ 1,718.30 | $ 164M | 44.1 % | 5.396 % | 0 % | 0 % | 95,000 people |
1985 | $ 76M | $ 802.93 | $ 1,881.75 | $ 178M | 5.6 % | 3.675 % | 0 % | 0 % | 95,000 people |
1986 | $ 90M | $ 959.29 | $ 2,099.61 | $ 198M | 8.8 % | -1.439 % | 0 % | 0 % | 94,000 people |
1987 | $ 98M | $ 1,037.13 | $ 2,182.52 | $ 206M | 1.7 % | 6.024 % | 0 % | 0 % | 94,000 people |
1988 | $ 115M | $ 1,213.22 | $ 2,169.55 | $ 206M | -3.5 % | -5.906 % | 0 % | 0 % | 95,000 people |
1989 | $ 139M | $ 1,461.36 | $ 2,268.09 | $ 216M | 1.1 % | -1.291 % | 0 % | 0 % | 95,000 people |
1990 | $ 144M | $ 1,498.50 | $ 2,451.32 | $ 235M | 4.7 % | -11.438 % | 0 % | 0 % | 96,000 people |
1991 | $ 169M | $ 1,750.86 | $ 2,667.72 | $ 257M | 5.9 % | -8.673 % | 0 % | 0 % | 96,000 people |
1992 | $ 178M | $ 1,832.84 | $ 2,611.79 | $ 253M | -3.8 % | -5.921 % | 0 % | 0 % | 97,000 people |
1993 | $ 183M | $ 1,884.49 | $ 2,658.71 | $ 259M | -0.1 % | -5.025 % | 0 % | 0 % | 97,000 people |
1994 | $ 189M | $ 1,948.14 | $ 2,776.78 | $ 270M | 1.979 % | -9.185 % | 0 % | 0 % | 97,000 people |
1995 | $ 207M | $ 2,123.28 | $ 3,049.59 | $ 297M | 7.93 % | -8.748 % | 0 % | 0 % | 97,000 people |
1996 | $ 218M | $ 2,228.29 | $ 3,097.86 | $ 303M | 0.09 % | -4.893 % | 0 % | 0 % | 98,000 people |
1997 | $ 222M | $ 2,263.66 | $ 3,126.02 | $ 306M | -0.636 % | -0.706 % | 0 % | 0 % | 98,000 people |
1998 | $ 212M | $ 2,153.24 | $ 3,220.76 | $ 317M | 2.306 % | -8.588 % | 0 % | 0 % | 98,000 people |
1999 | $ 197M | $ 1,994.28 | $ 3,327.60 | $ 328M | 2.296 % | -0.49 % | 0 % | 2.293 % | 99,000 people |