Nauru

Nauru's GDP per capita of $12,752.47 places it firmly in the upper-middle-income bracket globally, a surprising figure given its minuscule total GDP of $151.4 million. This high individual wealth indicator is primarily due to the extremely small population base (11,875 people) dividing the national income.

Nauru is one of the few nations globally classified as 100% urban, meaning the entire population lives in areas designated as urban centers. This reflects the country's extremely small size (21 sq km) and high population density, where the distinction between rural and urban areas is effectively nonexistent.

The reported 0.000% forest area is a stark indicator of the severe environmental degradation Nauru has faced, primarily due to decades of intensive phosphate mining. This lack of natural forest cover presents major challenges for biodiversity, soil health, and climate change resilience.

Despite being a small island developing state, Nauru has achieved a critical development milestone: 100% access to electricity for its population. This universal coverage is essential for supporting the high level of urbanization and improving the quality of life for all residents.