Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions in Kiribati

Kiribati: Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions was 4.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
4.2%
Change on year
down 10.1%
World rank
75th
of 212 countries
All-time high
45.3%
in 1974
All-time low
-26.8%
in 1976
Years of data
55
1971–2025

Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions in Kiribati, 1971–2025

-2002040197119982025

Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in Kiribati is 4.2%, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 10.1% on the previous year and down 62.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in Kiribati peaked at 45.3% in 1974 and was at its lowest, -26.8%, in 1976.

Kiribati ranks 75th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.4% -26.8% 45.3% 9
1980s 0.8% -13.2% 22.0% 10
1990s 1.8% -6.4% 24.0% 10
2000s 1.1% -3.1% 6.7% 10
2010s 4.8% 1.2% 11.3% 10
2020s 4.1% -1.3% 8.4% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in Kiribati?
Annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in Kiribati was 4.2% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions recorded in Kiribati?
The highest recorded value was 45.3% in 1974.
What is the lowest annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions recorded in Kiribati?
The lowest recorded value was -26.8% in 1976.
How does Kiribati rank for annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions?
Kiribati ranks 75th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions rising or falling in Kiribati?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kiribati data come from?
The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions
Unit
annual %
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,377 data points, 1961–2025
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Percentage change in gross domestic product (GDP) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.