Current Account Balance: Nauru
Nauru's current account balance is currently 2.4 % of GDP as of 2026. # Nauru Current Account Balance Nauru's current account balance stands at 2.
Current (2026)
2.4 % of GDP
-11.1% y/y
Peak (2009)
64.1 % of GDP
Low (2015)
-19.6 % of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
2008–2026 · 23 pts
Current Account Balance — Nauru
2008 — 2026
Current Account Balance — Nauru
Analysis# Nauru Current Account Balance
Nauru's current account balance stands at 2.4% of GDP in 2026, reflecting a dramatic contraction from its 2009 peak of 64.1% of GDP. The nation has experienced a devastating 95.5% decline over the past 18 years, swinging from historical surpluses to near-zero levels. A severe trough in 2015 registered -19.6% of GDP, marking the lowest point in the dataset. The overall trajectory reveals structural economic deterioration driven by declining phosphate mining revenues and shifts in key export sectors.
The period from 2017 to 2023 showed consistent downward momentum, with the current account falling from 12.4% to 1.3% of GDP. A notable rebound appeared in 2024, reaching 6.2%, though 2025–2026 projections suggest renewed moderation to 2.7% and 2.4% respectively. This volatility indicates Nauru's vulnerability to external shocks and commodity price fluctuations, with future stability dependent on economic diversification efforts.
Historical Data
23 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2 % of GDP | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 2 % of GDP | -4.76% |
| 2028 | 2.1 % of GDP | -4.55% |
| 2027 | 2.2 % of GDP | -8.33% |
| 2026 | 2.4 % of GDP | -11.11% |
| 2025 | 2.7 % of GDP | -56.45% |
| 2024 | 6.2 % of GDP | +376.92% |
| 2023 | 1.3 % of GDP | -31.58% |
| 2022 | 1.9 % of GDP | -50.00% |
| 2021 | 3.8 % of GDP | +52.00% |
| 2020 | 2.5 % of GDP | -45.65% |
| 2019 | 4.6 % of GDP | -39.47% |
| 2018 | 7.6 % of GDP | -38.71% |
| 2017 | 12.4 % of GDP | +195.24% |
| 2016 | 4.2 % of GDP | +121.43% |
| 2015 | -19.6 % of GDP | -167.59% |
| 2014 | 29 % of GDP | -43.80% |
| 2013 | 51.6 % of GDP | +50.00% |
| 2012 | 34.4 % of GDP | +19.44% |
| 2011 | 28.8 % of GDP | -39.87% |
Show all 23 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.9 % of GDP | -25.27% |
| 2009 | 64.1 % of GDP | +20.04% |
| 2008 | 53.4 % of GDP | — |
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