List of Oceanian countries by GDP per capita

Australia ranks as the richest economy in Oceania, followed by New Zealand. They are the only two economies with GDP per capita above $50,000. Palau and Nauru rank next, with GDP per capita above $10,000. The Solomon Islands ranks as the poorest economy in Oceania.

Overall, one Oceanian economy has a GDP per capita close to 500% of the global average, while three economies are above the world average. At the other end of the scale, four economies have a GDP per capita below 25% of the global average.

Australia ranks 12th in the world by nominal GDP per capita, making it the highest-ranked economy in Oceania and placing it just outside the global top 10. New Zealand also ranks among the world's top 50, making these the only two Oceanian economies in the top 50 of the world GDP per capita rankings.

Out of 14 economies, all Oceanian economies would see an increase in nominal GDP per capita in 2026 compared with 2025. Australia would record the largest increase, adding $9,296, followed by New Zealand ($3,402). In the nominal GDP per capita ranking, Tuvalu would overtake Samoa in 2026.

In PPP terms, Australia and New Zealand are the only Oceanian economies with GDP per capita above Int. $50,000, while five economies exceed Int. $10,000. None of the region's economies ranks among the 20 richest economies in the world, while only two are within the top 50 of the world GDP per capita rankings.

Out of 14 economies, none would see a decline in GDP per capita (PPP) in 2026 compared with 2025. Australia would record the largest increase, adding Int. $2,622, followed by New Zealand, with an increase of Int. $2,468. The Marshall Islands would move ahead of Tonga in the 2026 GDP per capita (PPP) ranking.