🇻🇺 Vanuatu
With 335,169 inhabitants (2025), Vanuatu ranks 175 out of 213 in the population ranking (Oceania). GDP per capita – Vanuatu: $4,039 /inh. (2025), ranking 150 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.1 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.7 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Vanuatu, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152), Core civil society index (3/173).
Weaknesses – Vanuatu, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) (105/106), Share of women in parliament (189/192), Children in child labor (ages 5-17) (63/64).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Vanuatu has $4,039 /inh., below the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Vanuatu has 5.1 %, close to the regional median (Oceania: 5.1 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Vanuatu has 0.7 %, below the regional median (Oceania: 2.5 %).
- GDP growth: Vanuatu has 3.1 %, close to the regional median (Oceania: 2.8 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 3.1 % | 2025 | 112 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $3,160 /inh. | 2021 | 115 of 184 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.6 % | 2021 | 130 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $4,410 /inh. | 2025 | 138 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $4,039 /inh. | 2025 | 150 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.8 % | 2025 | 157 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $4,525 /inh. | 2025 | 171 of 201 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $1.5B | 2025 | 193 of 201 |
| GDP | $1.4B | 2025 | 196 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.7 % | 2025 | 30 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 82.9 % | 2024 | 41 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | 6.1 % | 2025 | 58 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 120.32 LCU/$ | 2025 | 63 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.2 % | 2025 | 67 of 210 |
| Lending interest rate | 8.4 % | 2025 | 76 of 146 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture | 44.5 % | 2025 | 30 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 60.6 % | 2025 | 45 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 11.3 % | 2025 | 83 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.1 % | 2025 | 90 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 55.2 % | 2025 | 112 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.1 % | 2025 | 117 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 45.4 % | 2025 | 143 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 10 % | 2025 | 162 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 48 % | 2024 | 87 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 73.4 % | 2024 | 114 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 25.3 % | 2024 | 130 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -11.1 % | 2022 | 172 of 198 |
| Services exports | $74M | 2022 | 183 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $78M | 2025 | 186 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 17.2 % | 2022 | 18 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 11.6 % | 2023 | 19 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.4 % | 2025 | 87 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $67M | 2020 | 166 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $32.9M | 2025 | 168 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 82,400 arr. | 2020 | 178 of 202 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 0.7 % | 2023 | 31 of 158 |
| Government final consumption | 21.4 % | 2024 | 45 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 26.6 % | 2023 | 76 of 160 |
| Central government debt | 67.9 % | 2023 | 77 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 16.5 % | 2023 | 82 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 0.2 % | 2021 | 159 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 12.6 months | 2022 | 11 of 177 |
| External debt | 39.2 % | 2024 | 51 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 48.5 % | 2024 | 79 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $614.6M | 2024 | 155 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 26.6 % | 2024 | 19 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 75.2 % | 2024 | 44 of 189 |
| Gross capital formation | 26.1 % | 2024 | 64 of 185 |
| Services | 56.8 % | 2024 | 112 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 7.2 % | 2022 | 163 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 4 % | 2024 | 166 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 10.1 % | 2024 | 188 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 107 per 100 girls | 2024 | 22 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 73.4 per 100 | 2025 | 32 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 38 % | 2025 | 33 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 101.9 per 100 women | 2025 | 45 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.5 % | 2025 | 45 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 4.4 % | 2025 | 156 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 43.4 % | 2013 | 165 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.5 % | 2025 | 169 of 213 |
| Population | 335,169 inhab. | 2025 | 175 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 57.7 % | 2025 | 182 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 20.1 yrs | 2023 | 188 of 226 |
| Urban population | 22.3 % | 2025 | 206 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 2.23 % | 2025 | 35 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 27.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 39 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.57 children/woman | 2024 | 41 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 14.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 93 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 14.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 108 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 17.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 110 of 194 |
| Male suicide rate | 25.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 130 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 69.6 yrs | 2024 | 131 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 59.1 yrs | 2023 | 135 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 71.7 yrs | 2024 | 139 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 74.1 yrs | 2024 | 140 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 16.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 145 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 7.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 156 of 183 |
| Death rate | 5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 188 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 8.4 % | 2023 | 17 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 5.8 % | 2024 | 95 of 167 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 44 per 100,000 | 2024 | 105 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 1.7 per 1,000 | 2008 | 118 of 190 |
| Health expenditure | 4.1 % | 2023 | 151 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.46 per 1,000 | 2019 | 156 of 196 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 87.1 % | 2024 | 162 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 5 % | 2024 | 164 of 211 |
| Physicians | 0.16 per 1,000 | 2019 | 173 of 193 |
| Measles vaccination | 61 % | 2024 | 177 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 47.8 % | 2024 | 179 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 70 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult men | 17.4 % | 2024 | 79 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 8.9 % | 2024 | 99 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 22.6 % | 2024 | 100 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 106 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 27.7 % | 2024 | 111 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 158.2 cm | 2014 | 114 of 198 |
| Tobacco use | 24.9 % | 2024 | 118 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 40.8 % | 2024 | 130 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 168.1 cm | 2014 | 131 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2.1 L/person | 2024 | 145 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 19.7 % | 2024 | 190 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 15.1 % | 2020 | 6 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.7 | 2003 | 23 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.58 | 2003 | 60 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 83.5 % | 2020 | 66 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 1.4 % | 2020 | 116 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1 % | 2024 | 168 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 174 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.04 | 2003 | 184 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 | 32.3 | 2019 | 52 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.6 % | 2019 | 61 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.7 % | 2019 | 120 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 19.5 % | 2019 | 127 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 2,528 km | 2026 | 44 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Land area | 12,189 km² | 2024 | 157 of 212 |
| Total area | 12,189 km² | 2024 | 159 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Population density | 26.9 inh./km² | 2024 | 174 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -15.2 ° | 2026 | 203 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 31,944 m³/inh. | 2022 | 17 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 2,000 mm | 2022 | 33 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 1,877 m | 2026 | 128 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 10.1 % | 2015 | 170 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 74.6 % | 2024 | 12 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 13.3 % | 2024 | 167 of 207 |
| Arable land | 1.6 % | 2024 | 175 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 4.8 % | 2025 | 178 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.97 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.62 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.57 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.82 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.73 | 2025 | 49 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.85 | 2025 | 50 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.32 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.81 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.91 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.91 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.85 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.88 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.89 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.93 | 2025 | 48 of 174 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.83 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.82 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.91 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.67 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.82 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.95 | 2025 | 47 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 50 pts | 2024 | 58 of 179 |
| Political corruption index | 0.33 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.55 | 2025 | 68 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.53 | 2025 | 72 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.18 | 2025 | 103 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.34 | 2025 | 123 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.75 | 2025 | 160 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,975 | 2025 | 21 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 44 % | 2009 | 105 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 0 % | 2025 | 184 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 1.9 % | 2025 | 189 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 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 | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 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 | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 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: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 33.3 /100 | 2025 | 119 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 25 /100 | 2025 | 123 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 75 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 50 /100 | 2025 | 163 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 45.5 /100 | 2025 | 165 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 21.5 /100 | 2025 | 174 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 2 pts | 2025 | 89 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 | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 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) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 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 | Legal | 2025 | 130 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 | 0.3 per 100,000 | 2020 | 9 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 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 | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of modern contraceptives | 37.1 % | 2013 | 111 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 24.2 % | 2013 | 115 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 100 per 100,000 | 2023 | 128 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 89.4 % | 2013 | 147 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 65.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 168 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $480 | 2024 | 59 of 168 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 45.4 % | 2023 | 63 of 64 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 57.4 % | 2019 | 98 of 210 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $458 | 2024 | 105 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 2.8 /10 | 2024 | 127 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 20.9 % | 2023 | 83 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 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 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has about 335,169 inhabitants (2025), ranking 175 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Vanuatu?
GDP per capita is $4,039 /inh. (2025): Vanuatu ranks 150 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Vanuatu?
Annual inflation is 0.7 % (2025); Vanuatu ranks 30 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Vanuatu?
The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025); Vanuatu ranks 90 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Vanuatu stand in its region (Oceania)?
GDP per capita: Vanuatu has $4,039 /inh., below the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Vanuatu 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.