GDP per Capita: Marshall Islands

Analysis# Marshall Islands GDP per Capita The Marshall Islands recorded a GDP per capita of $9,391.42 USD in 2026, marking its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic recovery from the 1997 low of $2,229.86 USD, reflecting a cumulative increase of 321.2% over nearly three decades. The nation's economic expansion has been substantial, though starting from a modest baseline typical of small island developing states. Acceleration became pronounced from 2020 onward, with annual growth jumping sharply after 2023. The period from 2020 to 2026 alone saw GDP per capita climb from $5,502.43 to $9,391.42 USD—a 70.7% surge in six years. This recent trajectory suggests continued momentum, positioning the Marshall Islands on a sustained upward economic path through the projected period.