1. Tuvalu

Projected GDP: $65 million. Tuvalu, a remote Pacific island nation, remains the world’s smallest economy. Its limited territory, isolation, and dependence on foreign aid contribute to its low economic output.

2. Nauru

Projected GDP: $169 million. Nauru’s economy, which once flourished on phosphate mining, has plummeted significantly. Today, it relies heavily on aid and some service sectors.

3. Marshall Islands

Projected GDP: $297 million. This Micronesian nation relies heavily on U.S. aid and revenue from ship registration. Its remoteness limits trade and development.

4. Kiribati

Projected GDP: $312 million. Kiribati faces the challenges of rising sea levels, isolation, and a limited economic base centered on fishing and copra production.

5. Palau

Projected GDP: $333 million. Palau’s economy is centered on tourism, which has been volatile due to global travel trends. Its small population and size limit broader industrial development.

6. Federated States of Micronesia

Projected GDP: $500 million. Spread across hundreds of small islands, this nation faces challenges in infrastructure and economic diversification, relying primarily on U.S. financial aid.

7. Tonga

Projected GDP: $568 million. Tonga relies heavily on remittances and agriculture. Natural disasters and limited employment opportunities limit growth.

8. Dominica

Projected GDP: $742 million. Dominica, an island nation in the Caribbean, bases its economy on agriculture and tourism. Hurricanes have repeatedly affected economic stability.

9. Sao Tome and Principe

Projected GDP: $864 million. This small African island nation depends on cocoa exports and external support. It faces structural economic challenges and limited access to international markets.

10. Saint Kitts and Nevis

Projected GDP: $1,129 million. Saint Kitts and Nevis remains one of the smallest economies, relying mainly on tourism, financial services, and its Citizenship by Investment program.