Real GDP Growth: Kiribati
Kiribati's real gdp growth is currently 3.2% as of 2026. # Kiribati Real GDP Growth Kiribati's real GDP growth stands at 3.
Current (2026)
3.2%
-17.9% y/y
Peak (1992)
24.0%
Low (1985)
-13.2%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — Kiribati
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Kiribati
Analysis# Kiribati Real GDP Growth
Kiribati's real GDP growth stands at 3.2% for 2026, representing a modest expansion for the Pacific island nation. This figure sits far below the all-time peak of 24% recorded in 1992, yet well above the devastating low of -13.2% in 1985. Since 1980, Kiribati's economy has expanded by 390.9% cumulatively, reflecting substantial long-term development despite significant volatility.
Recent performance reveals a volatile growth pattern with sharp swings. The economy contracted sharply in 2020 at -1.5%, followed by a strong rebound to 8.5% in 2021 as recovery took hold. Subsequently, growth has moderated considerably, declining from 4.6% in 2022 to a projected 3.2% in 2026. This downward trajectory suggests the economy is stabilizing at lower, more sustainable growth rates after the post-pandemic surge.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2.1% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 2.1% | -4.55% |
| 2028 | 2.2% | -12.00% |
| 2027 | 2.5% | -21.88% |
| 2026 | 3.2% | -17.95% |
| 2025 | 3.9% | -26.42% |
| 2024 | 5.3% | +96.30% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | -41.30% |
| 2022 | 4.6% | -45.88% |
| 2021 | 8.5% | +666.67% |
| 2020 | -1.5% | -145.45% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | -5.71% |
| 2018 | 3.5% | -5.41% |
| 2017 | 3.7% | -47.89% |
| 2016 | 7.1% | -37.17% |
| 2015 | 11.3% | +769.23% |
| 2014 | 1.3% | -83.12% |
| 2013 | 7.7% | +32.76% |
| 2012 | 5.8% | +75.76% |
| 2011 | 3.3% | +175.00% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.2% | +140.00% |
| 2009 | 0.5% | +116.67% |
| 2008 | -3.0% | -196.77% |
| 2007 | 3.1% | -46.55% |
| 2006 | 5.8% | +346.15% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | +316.67% |
| 2004 | -0.6% | +62.50% |
| 2003 | -1.6% | -214.29% |
| 2002 | 1.4% | +145.16% |
| 2001 | -3.1% | -146.27% |
| 2000 | 6.7% | +271.79% |
| 1999 | -3.9% | -188.64% |
| 1998 | 4.4% | +266.67% |
| 1997 | 1.2% | +1300.00% |
| 1996 | -0.1% | -103.57% |
| 1995 | 2.8% | +40.00% |
| 1994 | 2.0% | +2100.00% |
| 1993 | -0.1% | -100.42% |
| 1992 | 24.0% | +528.57% |
| 1991 | -5.6% | +12.50% |
| 1990 | -6.4% | +12.33% |
| 1989 | -7.3% | -133.18% |
| 1988 | 22.0% | +1592.31% |
| 1987 | 1.3% | +152.00% |
| 1986 | -2.5% | +81.06% |
| 1985 | -13.2% | -194.96% |
| 1984 | 13.9% | +241.84% |
| 1983 | -9.8% | -790.91% |
| 1982 | -1.1% | -118.03% |
| 1981 | 6.1% | +654.55% |
| 1980 | -1.1% | — |
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