Tonga 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$489.71 million
↑ 6.47% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$4,638.90
↑ 6.25% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.69%
↓ 2.51pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.03%
↓ 2.48pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $459.98 million | $489.71 million | +6.47% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,365.93 | $4,638.90 | +6.25% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.20% | 0.69% | -2.51pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.52% | 5.03% | -2.48pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.13% | 2.25% | +0.12pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $489.71 million
- GDP per Capita
- $4,638.90
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 0.69%
- Gross National Income
- $513.20 million
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.03%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.94%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.25%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 2.95%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -7.01%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Tonga's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $489.71 million. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Tonga for 2018 is $4,638.90. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Tonga for 2018 is 5.03%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Tonga's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 0.69%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Tonga for 2018 is 2.25%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.