Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Grants and other revenue (current LCU) was 22.69 billion current LCU in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Grants and other revenue in Vanuatu, 1990–2023
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for grants and other revenue in Vanuatu is 22.69 billion current LCU, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 23.4% on the previous year and up 625.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in Vanuatu peaked at 28.91 billion current LCU in 2021 and was at its lowest, 487.00 million current LCU, in 1997.
That places Vanuatu 87th out of 154 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 854.90 million current LCU | — |
| 1995 | 1.15 billion current LCU | +35.0% |
| 1996 | 929.00 million current LCU | -19.5% |
| 1997 | 487.00 million current LCU | -47.6% |
| 1998 | 743.00 million current LCU | +52.6% |
| 1999 | 797.00 million current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 6.46 billion current LCU | +711.2% |
| 2010 | 6.19 billion current LCU | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 6.12 billion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 3.70 billion current LCU | -39.5% |
| 2013 | 3.13 billion current LCU | -15.5% |
| 2014 | 4.38 billion current LCU | +40.0% |
| 2015 | 13.40 billion current LCU | +206.1% |
| 2016 | 15.25 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 16.20 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 20.78 billion current LCU | +28.3% |
| 2019 | 26.02 billion current LCU | +25.2% |
| 2020 | 24.81 billion current LCU | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 28.91 billion current LCU | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 18.38 billion current LCU | -36.4% |
| 2023 | 22.69 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 22.69 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 83.58 billion current LCU, 27% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Vanuatu's 22.69 billion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 20.28 billion current LCU, 1.1× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Grants and other revenue (current LCU) 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +711.2% | 797.00 million current LCU | 6.46 billion current LCU |
| 2015 | +206.1% | 4.38 billion current LCU | 13.40 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 827.48 million current LCU | 487.00 million current LCU | 1.15 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 6.46 billion current LCU | 6.46 billion current LCU | 6.46 billion current LCU | 1 |
| 2010s | 11.52 billion current LCU | 3.13 billion current LCU | 26.02 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.70 billion current LCU | 18.38 billion current LCU | 28.91 billion current LCU | 4 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
More public sector data for Vanuatu
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Tax revenue 16.5% (2023)
- Taxes on goods and services 39.0% (2023)
- Net investment in nonfinancial assets 5.3% (2023)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) 0.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in Vanuatu?
- Grants and other revenue in Vanuatu was 22.69 billion current LCU in 2023, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 28.91 billion current LCU in 2021.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 487.00 million current LCU in 1997.
- How does Vanuatu rank for grants and other revenue?
- Vanuatu ranks 87th out of 154 countries with data for 2023.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 625.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.