Share of World GDP: Vanuatu

Analysis# Vanuatu Share of World GDP Vanuatu's share of world GDP remains negligible at 0.001% in 2026, unchanged since the metric's inception in 1980. The island nation has neither expanded nor contracted its global economic footprint over the past 46 years, maintaining a flat trajectory across this entire period. With no variance between its all-time peak and low—both at 0.001%—Vanuatu represents one of the world's smallest economic contributors. From 2017 through 2026, Vanuatu's share has held constant at 0.001% annually, reflecting economic stagnation relative to global growth. This consistency masks underlying vulnerabilities typical of small island developing states: limited economic diversification, exposure to climate risks, and dependence on tourism and agriculture. Projections through 2030 indicate no anticipated change, suggesting Vanuatu will continue as a negligible fraction of global economic output.