🇹🇴 Tonga
Population: 103,742 in 2025 for Tonga (Oceania), position 190 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Tonga: $6,547 /inh. (2025), ranking 126 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 2 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 5.6 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Tonga, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Measles vaccination (1/191), Share of health spending paid directly by patients (9/191).
Weaknesses – Tonga, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Obesity among adult women (196/196), Adult obesity (195/196), Obesity among adult men (193/196).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Tonga has $6,547 /inh., below the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Tonga has 2 %, below the regional median (Oceania: 5.1 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Tonga has 5.6 %, above the regional median (Oceania: 2.5 %).
- GDP growth: Tonga has 2.8 %, close to the regional median (Oceania: 2.8 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 3.2 % | 2025 | 74 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $4,284 /inh. | 2021 | 95 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $6,840 /inh. | 2025 | 115 of 205 |
| GDP growth | 2.8 % | 2025 | 122 of 211 |
| GDP per capita | $6,547 /inh. | 2025 | 126 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $8,675 /inh. | 2025 | 147 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 168 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $899.9M | 2025 | 195 of 201 |
| GDP | $679.2M | 2025 | 204 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 4.5 % | 2025 | 80 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 59.7 % | 2025 | 82 of 164 |
| Lending interest rate | 7.6 % | 2025 | 87 of 146 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3 % | 2025 | 91 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 2.41 LCU/$ | 2025 | 142 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 5.6 % | 2025 | 151 of 191 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment | 2 % | 2025 | 17 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 6 % | 2025 | 33 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 23.3 % | 2025 | 52 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 41.8 % | 2025 | 73 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 23.6 % | 2025 | 74 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 53 % | 2025 | 111 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 48.8 % | 2025 | 147 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 49.8 % | 2025 | 158 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 28.5 % | 2023 | 20 of 185 |
| Imports of goods and services | 60.7 % | 2024 | 58 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 77.6 % | 2024 | 107 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -4.4 % | 2025 | 139 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 16.9 % | 2024 | 162 of 192 |
| Services exports | $102.8M | 2025 | 179 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $13M | 2025 | 201 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 39.3 % | 2025 | 2 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 20.3 % | 2023 | 10 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.6 % | 2025 | 79 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 94,000 arr. | 2019 | 171 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $17.9M | 2025 | 172 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $47.7M | 2020 | 174 of 201 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 5.3 % | 2023 | 8 of 158 |
| Government final consumption | 23.5 % | 2024 | 31 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 34.7 % | 2023 | 35 of 160 |
| Central government debt | 43.1 % | 2020 | 44 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 20.5 % | 2023 | 50 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 8.9 % | 2023 | 141 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 11 months | 2025 | 17 of 177 |
| External debt | 35.4 % | 2023 | 42 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 34.1 % | 2025 | 107 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $412.7M | 2025 | 166 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 96.2 % | 2024 | 12 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 18.6 % | 2024 | 42 of 203 |
| Gross capital formation | 26.4 % | 2024 | 62 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 18.2 % | 2024 | 112 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 17.7 % | 2024 | 147 of 205 |
| Services | 49.5 % | 2024 | 147 of 202 |
| Manufacturing | 5.5 % | 2024 | 148 of 201 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 108.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 7 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 52.8 % | 2025 | 13 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 71.7 per 100 | 2025 | 35 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 34.9 % | 2025 | 50 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 97.7 % | 2019 | 88 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 6.9 % | 2025 | 125 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 58.2 % | 2025 | 179 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 20.7 yrs | 2023 | 182 of 226 |
| Population | 103,742 inhab. | 2025 | 190 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 89.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 201 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 47.2 % | 2025 | 201 of 213 |
| Urban population | 21.2 % | 2025 | 207 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male suicide rate | 5.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 28 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 4.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 31 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 3.1 children/woman | 2024 | 52 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 55 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 23 per 1,000 | 2024 | 57 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 7.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 68 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 9.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 70 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 63.3 yrs | 2023 | 96 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 73.1 yrs | 2024 | 122 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 76.5 yrs | 2024 | 123 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 69.5 yrs | 2024 | 133 of 213 |
| Death rate | 6.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 140 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 33 per 100,000 | 2019 | 175 of 188 |
| Population growth | -0.42 % | 2025 | 191 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measles vaccination | 99 % | 2024 | 1 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 5.9 % | 2023 | 9 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 2 per 100,000 | 2024 | 11 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 7.4 % | 2023 | 76 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 98.9 % | 2024 | 84 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 2.5 per 1,000 | 2010 | 86 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 4.2 per 1,000 | 2021 | 91 of 196 |
| Open defecation | 0.1 % | 2024 | 102 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 93.9 % | 2024 | 103 of 211 |
| Physicians | 1.01 per 1,000 | 2021 | 118 of 193 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of women | 97.7 kg | 2012 | 1 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 99.4 kg | 2012 | 1 of 48 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 33.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 2 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 30.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 4 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 165.5 cm | 2014 | 20 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 176.8 cm | 2014 | 40 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among women | 16.3 % | 2024 | 122 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 32.1 % | 2024 | 145 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 47.9 % | 2024 | 148 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.2 L/person | 2024 | 185 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 19.6 % | 2024 | 189 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 63.9 % | 2024 | 193 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 73.8 % | 2024 | 195 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 81.4 % | 2024 | 196 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 97.8 % | 2020 | 7 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.62 | 2003 | 57 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 69 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.5 % | 2020 | 73 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.1 % | 2020 | 78 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.38 | 2003 | 96 of 203 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 3.4 % | 2024 | 127 of 212 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.6 % | 2020 | 137 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.1 % | 2020 | 167 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.09 | 2003 | 172 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 27.1 | 2021 | 16 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 9.3 % | 2021 | 17 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.4 % | 2021 | 38 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 22 % | 2021 | 157 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 144.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 78 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 419 km | 2026 | 111 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Total area | 749 km² | 2024 | 181 of 212 |
| Land area | 720 km² | 2024 | 181 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -21.2 ° | 2026 | 213 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 1,046 m | 2026 | 155 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 17.5 % | 2015 | 191 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 30.3 % | 2024 | 28 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 48.5 % | 2024 | 64 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 13.3 % | 2025 | 134 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 12.1 % | 2024 | 155 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.31 | 2025 | 14 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.77 | 2025 | 49 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.81 | 2025 | 54 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.06 | 2025 | 113 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.26 | 2025 | 117 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.42 | 2025 | 128 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 2,010 | 2025 | 1 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 18.9 % | 2009 | 70 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 9.1 % | 2025 | 163 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 3.9 % | 2025 | 184 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 6 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Rights not equal | 2025 | 21 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 75 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 39.8 /100 | 2025 | 169 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 0 /100 | 2025 | 180 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 0 /100 | 2025 | 181 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.5 pts | 2025 | 153 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 42 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 21.8 % | 2019 | 100 of 150 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 25.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 100 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.3 % | 2019 | 107 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 67 per 100,000 | 2023 | 111 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 25.2 % | 2019 | 137 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 24.8 % | 2019 | 51 of 64 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.9 /10 | 2024 | 54 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 28.2 % | 2022 | 145 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 10.1 % | 2019 | 52 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 15 yrs | 2025 | 3 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Tonga?
Tonga has about 103,742 inhabitants (2025), ranking 190 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Tonga?
GDP per capita is $6,547 /inh. (2025): Tonga ranks 126 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Tonga?
Annual inflation is 5.6 % (2025); Tonga ranks 151 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Tonga?
The unemployment rate is 2 % (2025); Tonga ranks 17 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Tonga stand in its region (Oceania)?
GDP per capita: Tonga has $6,547 /inh., below the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Tonga come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.