Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Vanuatu

Vanuatu: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 2.41 US dollar in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
2.41 US dollar
Change on year
up 43.7%
World rank
140th
of 162 countries
All-time high
1,416 US dollar
in 2015
All-time low
1.67 US dollar
in 2017
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Vanuatu, 2000–2018

05001.0k1.5k2000200920182000: 3.6 US dollar2001: 3.3 US dollar2002: 4.3 US dollar2003: 5.7 US dollar2004: 5.1 US dollar2005: 5.8 US dollar2006: 6.5 US dollar2007: 7.7 US dollar2008: 9.7 US dollar2009: 13.7 US dollar2010: 3.1 US dollar2011: 4 US dollar2012: 5 US dollar2013: 4 US dollar2014: 27 US dollar2015: 1.4k US dollar2016: 1.8 US dollar2017: 1.7 US dollar2018: 2.4 US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Vanuatu is 2.41 US dollar, measured in 2018.

The figure is up 43.7% on the previous year and down 75.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Vanuatu peaked at 1,416 US dollar in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.67 US dollar, in 2017.

That places Vanuatu 140th out of 162 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Vanuatu, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital in Vanuatu, 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 3.62 US dollar —
2001 3.34 US dollar -7.6%
2002 4.33 US dollar +29.5%
2003 5.66 US dollar +30.9%
2004 5.13 US dollar -9.4%
2005 5.85 US dollar +13.9%
2006 6.51 US dollar +11.3%
2007 7.66 US dollar +17.7%
2008 9.71 US dollar +26.8%
2009 13.7 US dollar +41.1%
2010 3.07 US dollar -77.6%
2011 3.97 US dollar +29.3%
2012 4.98 US dollar +25.5%
2013 4.03 US dollar -19.2%
2014 26.98 US dollar +570.1%
2015 1,416 US dollar +5147.2%
2016 1.83 US dollar -99.9%
2017 1.67 US dollar -8.5%
2018 2.41 US dollar +43.7%

Vanuatu compared with similar countries

  • Vanuatu's 2.41 US dollar is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 76.31 US dollar, 3% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
  • Vanuatu's 2.41 US dollar is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 76.47 US dollar, 3% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Vanuatu changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2015 +5147.2% 26.98 US dollar 1,416 US dollar
2014 +570.1% 4.03 US dollar 26.98 US dollar

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.55 US dollar 3.34 US dollar 13.7 US dollar 10
2010s 162.73 US dollar 1.67 US dollar 1,416 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Vanuatu

  1. 137 Luxembourg 4.6 US dollar compare
  2. 138 Cyprus 4.02 US dollar compare
  3. 139 Gambia 3.98 US dollar compare
  4. 141 Mauritius 2.06 US dollar compare
  5. 142 Djibouti 1.9 US dollar compare
  6. 143 Samoa 1.38 US dollar compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Vanuatu?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Vanuatu was 2.41 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Vanuatu?
The highest recorded value was 1,416 US dollar in 2015.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Vanuatu?
The lowest recorded value was 1.67 US dollar in 2017.
How does Vanuatu rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Vanuatu ranks 140th out of 162 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Vanuatu?
Over the last ten years it is down 75.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vanuatu data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.