Primary income payments in Kiribati
Kiribati: Primary income payments was 7.13 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary income payments in Kiribati, 1982–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, primary income payments in Kiribati stood at 7.13 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 32.8% on the previous year and up 423.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income payments in Kiribati peaked at 10.60 million BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 58,832 BoP, current US$, in 1982.
That places Kiribati 197th out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 627,000 BoP, current US$ | 58,832 BoP, current US$ | 1.22 million BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.83 million BoP, current US$ | 1.22 million BoP, current US$ | 2.47 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.15 million BoP, current US$ | 1.13 million BoP, current US$ | 5.98 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 3.49 million BoP, current US$ | 1.36 million BoP, current US$ | 5.45 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.69 million BoP, current US$ | 2.63 million BoP, current US$ | 10.60 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Kiribati
- Exports of goods and services 11.62 million constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 661.40 million current US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 1.00 billion current LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 563.70 million constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added 47.82 million constant LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 192.7% (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 15.50 million current US$ (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 23.48 million current LCU (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 150.99 million current LCU (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 99.64 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income payments in Kiribati?
- Primary income payments in Kiribati was 7.13 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income payments recorded in Kiribati?
- The highest recorded value was 10.60 million BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary income payments recorded in Kiribati?
- The lowest recorded value was 58,832 BoP, current US$ in 1982.
- How does Kiribati rank for primary income payments?
- Kiribati ranks 197th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary income payments rising or falling in Kiribati?
- Over the last ten years it is up 423.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kiribati data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income payments (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income payments refer to employee compensation paid to nonresident workers and investment income (payments on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments).This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.