Nauru has a population of 12,025 (2025), and 100.0% of people live in urban areas. Its economy produced $176.0 million of goods and services in 2025 (GDP in current US dollars), growing 2.1% that year after adjusting for inflation. GDP per person was $14,640 (2025).
Key figures for Nauru
Population
12,025
GDP
$176.0 million
GDP growth
2.1%
GDP per person
$14,640
Inflation
-0.1%
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Economy and growth
| Indicator | Nauru | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPThe total value of goods and services produced in a year, converted to US dollars at official exchange rates. | $176.0 million2025 | $118.4 trillion | 203rd of 204 | Compare GDP |
| GDP growthThe yearly change in the value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation. | 2.1%2025 | 2.9% | 138th of 204 | Compare GDP growth |
| GDP per personGDP divided by population, in US dollars at official exchange rates. | $14,6402025 | $14,406 | 85th of 204 | Compare GDP per person |
| GDP per person (PPP)GDP per person adjusted for differences in what money buys in each country (purchasing power parity). | $14,173 (PPP)2024 | $24,526 (PPP) | 125th of 199 | Compare GDP per person (PPP) |
| Income per personGross national income per person, converted with the World Bank Atlas method, which smooths exchange rate swings. | $20,6902025 | $14,244 | 65th of 200 | Compare Income per person |
| InflationThe yearly change in the cost of a typical basket of goods and services bought by households. | -0.1%2012 | 3.7% | – | Compare Inflation |
Money and finance
| Indicator | Nauru | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rateHow many units of the local currency one US dollar bought, on average, during the year. | 1.55 AUD per US$2025 | – | 148th of 205 | Compare Exchange rate |
| ATMsThe number of automated teller machines for every 100,000 adults. | 134.52024 | 41.9 | 8th of 171 | Compare ATMs |
Trade and investment
| Indicator | Nauru | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExportsThe value of goods and services sold to other countries, as a share of GDP. | 61.8%2025 | 29.5% | 35th of 176 | Compare Exports |
| ImportsThe value of goods and services bought from other countries, as a share of GDP. | 103.7%2025 | 28.5% | 6th of 176 | Compare Imports |
| Foreign investmentNew investment by foreign companies and investors into businesses in the country, minus withdrawals. | -$5.8 million2024 | $1.6 trillion | 178th of 198 | Compare Foreign investment |
| Remittances receivedMoney sent home by people working abroad, plus other personal transfers into the country. | $2.2 million2024 | $856.6 billion | 175th of 176 | Compare Remittances received |
People and customers
| Indicator | Nauru | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationThe total number of people living in the country, whatever their legal status or citizenship. | 12,0252025 | 8.2 billion | 216th of 217 | Compare Population |
| Population growthThe yearly change in the total population. | 0.65%2025 | 0.91% | 126th of 217 | Compare Population growth |
| Urban populationThe share of people living in areas defined as urban by each country. | 100.0%2025 | 57.8% | 10th of 217 | Compare Urban population |
| Population densityThe number of people per square kilometer of land area. | 593.82023 | 62.1 | 17th of 216 | Compare Population density |
| Children (0 to 14)The share of the population aged 14 or younger. | 37.2%2025 | 24.4% | 40th of 217 | Compare Children (0 to 14) |
| Working age (15 to 64)The share of the population aged 15 to 64, the usual working ages. | 59.8%2025 | 65.2% | 167th of 217 | Compare Working age (15 to 64) |
| Older adults (65+)The share of the population aged 65 or older. | 3.0%2025 | 10.4% | 198th of 217 | Compare Older adults (65+) |
| Life expectancyHow many years a newborn would be expected to live if current death rates stayed the same. | 62.3 years2024 | 73.5 years | 203rd of 217 | Compare Life expectancy |
| Gini indexA measure of how unequally income or consumption is shared, from 0 (equal) to 100 (one person has everything). Based on household surveys, which some countries run only every few years. | 32.42012 | – | – | Compare Gini index |
Digital and infrastructure
| Indicator | Nauru | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptionsMobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people. Can exceed 100 because many people have more than one SIM card. | 87.22022 | 108.0 | 161st of 209 | Compare Mobile subscriptions |
| Fixed broadbandHome and business broadband internet subscriptions, such as cable, fiber and DSL, for every 100 people. | 10.02022 | 17.7 | 120th of 207 | Compare Fixed broadband |
| Secure serversInternet servers using encryption technology for online transactions, per million people. | 6702024 | 16,381 | 118th of 215 | Compare Secure servers |
| Electricity accessThe share of people with access to electricity. | 100.0%2023 | 91.6% | 90th of 215 | Compare Electricity access |
Business and government
| Indicator | Nauru | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New businesses registeredThe number of new limited liability companies registered during the year, from the World Bank Entrepreneurship Database. Sole traders and informal businesses are not counted. | 1082024 | – | 150th of 155 | Compare New businesses registered |
| Tax revenueTaxes collected by central government, as a share of GDP. Regional and local taxes are usually not included. | 21.4%2024 | 13.8% | 37th of 120 | Compare Tax revenue |
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Data: World Bank, World Development Indicators, licensed CC BY 4.0, updated November 2026. Each figure shows the latest year published. World figures are World Bank averages for the same year. Ranks compare countries with data from the last three years of each series. About this data.
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