Tonga: official statistics and sources
11 official bodies for Tonga, from Tonga Statistics Department to Ministry of Finance, with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official languages: Tongan, English. Capital: Nuku'alofa.
Who holds power in Tonga
- Head of state: King Tupou VI (King of the Kingdom of Tonga)
- Head of government: Lord Fakafanua (Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga)
- Foreign minister: Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala (Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty's Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Tonga)
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Unitary constitutional monarchy. How local power works in Tonga: 3 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.
Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.
Government, regions and cities
- Government and power in Tonga: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
- Nuku'Alofa (capital)
Key figures
What the figures show
The World Bank puts Tonga's population at 103,742 in 2025, down from 106,095 in 2015. It ranks 26th of 30 in the World Bank's East Asia and Pacific region and 181st of 193 worldwide.
GDP for 2025 was $679.2 million at current dollar prices, according to the World Bank. Divided by population it comes to $6,547, where the middle country in the region has $6,547.
Output rose 2.8% after inflation in 2025 (World Bank). The IMF's October 2026 outlook projects 1.8% for 2026.
For 2025 as a whole the World Bank records 5.6%. IMF projections put 2026 at 3.8%.
Unemployment stood at 2.0% in 2025 on the ILO's modelled estimate, which can differ from the national survey.
Government debt was 26.9% of GDP in 2025, the IMF estimates, heading to 24.0% in 2026. The regional median is 45.0%.
A baby born in 2024 could expect to live 73.1 years.
- Annual inflation since 2015: highest 11.0% (2022), lowest -1.1% (2015).
- Debt ratio 2015: 51.1%; 2025: 26.9%.
- GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: +59%.
Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.
Official sources in Tonga
Statistics office prices, jobs, people, output
- Tonga Statistics Department
Tonga's census, consumer price index, national accounts, trade and migration statistics.
Central bank interest rates and money
- National Reserve Bank of Tonga
Monetary policy statements, exchange rates, economic reviews and supervision of financial institutions.
Parliament debates, votes, bills
- Legislative Assembly of Tonga (Fale Alea)
Bills, acts, Hansard and members of the Legislative Assembly.
Government
- Tonga National Portal
Government news, press releases, vacancies, procurement notices and ministry links.
- Prime Minister's Office
Cabinet decisions, press statements and government policy documents.
Laws and the official gazette the text of laws
- Attorney General's Office (Tonga legislation)
Consolidated legislation, acts and subsidiary legislation of Tonga.
Public audit how public money was spent
- Office of the Auditor General
Audit reports on government accounts and public enterprises.
Elections results and rules
- Tonga Electoral Commission (Komisoni Fili)
Election results, candidate lists, the electoral roll and election guidelines.
Public registers companies, land, charities
- Tonga Business Registries
The online registers of companies and business names, with a public search and filing services.
- Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Land registration and survey services, land allocations and leases, and natural-resource management.
Public contracts government tenders and awards
- Ministry of Finance
Tender notices and procurement information for the Government of Tonga, alongside budget documents.
Freedom of information in Tonga
No general access-to-information law for Tonga was found in the official sources checked on 2026-10-13. No national access-to-information law could be found in the official legislation sources checked on 2026-10-13; Tonga has no freedom of information act.
What Tonga does not have
- No freedom of information law or information commissioner.
- No public register of lobbyists or published asset declarations.
- No official database of court judgments; decisions are published by PacLII.
Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.
Tonga by subject
- Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
- Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
- Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
- Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
- Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
- Housing homes, cities, water and power
- Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
- Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
- Education schools, universities and literacy
- Environment emissions, air, forests and water
Power in Tonga, from local government up to the G20
The global bodies above national governments, and the levels of power inside Tonga. How the ten levels work.
Level 3: Local councils
- Local government in Tonga how councils, regions and municipalities work
Level 6: National government
- Tonga: national government this page
- Government and power in Tonga who leads, the parliament and the courts
- World leaders every country's head of state and government
Level 10: G7, G20, Davos and global forums
Common questions
What is the population of Tonga?
103,742 (2025, World Bank). National figures: Tonga Statistics Department.
What is the inflation rate in Tonga?
5.6% (2025, World Bank). Official index: Tonga Statistics Department.
What is Tonga's GDP?
$679.2 million (2025, World Bank).
How much government debt does Tonga have?
26.9% of GDP (2025, International Monetary Fund).
Who publishes official statistics in Tonga?
Tonga Statistics Department: https://tongastats.gov.to/
What is the central bank of Tonga?
National Reserve Bank of Tonga: https://www.reservebank.to/
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