🇳🇷Nauru rankings 2026: where Nauru places in 35 global Top 10s

This is the complete picture of Nauru across Top10Earth: 35 current rankings out of 491 that compare countries, from the economy and health to energy, education and food. Every figure below is the latest published value from its source. Its best position is #1 in Countries with the highest death rates from ischaemic heart disease, where it is measured at 455.17 per 100,000 people (Ischaemic heart disease death rate) as of 2026-11-02. Nauru holds the #1 spot in 4 rankings and finishes inside the top 10 in 9 rankings.

Where Nauru is number one

These are the rankings Nauru currently tops. The next country in each table is listed too, because a #1 by a whisker and a #1 by a mile are different stories.

• Countries with the highest death rates from ischaemic heart disease: 455.17 per 100,000 people (Ischaemic heart disease death rate), Our World in Data, captured 2026-11-02. Next: Uzbekistan with 311.58 per 100,000 people.
• Countries with the highest drowning death rates: 15.19 per 100,000 people (Drowning death rate), Our World in Data, captured 2026-11-02. Next: Niger with 11.51 per 100,000 people.
• Countries with the highest government revenues as a share of GDP: 115.55 % of GDP (Government revenue), Our World in Data, captured 2026-11-02. Next: Kiribati with 80.23 % of GDP.
• Countries with the highest government spending as a share of GDP: 103.6 % of GDP (Government expenditure), Our World in Data, captured 2026-11-02. Next: Kiribati with 83.68 % of GDP.

Top 10 finishes

Nauru is inside the top 10 of 5 further rankings beyond the ones it leads. Each entry names the country directly above it, which is the position to beat at the next refresh.

• #2 in Countries importing the largest share of their goods from China with 54.34 %, behind North Korea (81.81 %) and ahead of Cambodia. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
• #2 in Countries spending the largest share of GDP on health with 18.21 % of GDP, behind Tuvalu (27.09 % of GDP) and ahead of United States. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
• #2 in Countries spending the most on public health as a share of GDP with 15.23 % of GDP, behind Tuvalu (19.72 % of GDP) and ahead of Marshall Islands. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
• #6 in Countries using the most cereals for human food with 100 %, behind Micronesia (country) (100 %) and ahead of Samoa. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
• #10 in Countries with the highest share of people living in urban areas with 100 %, behind Monaco (100 %) and ahead of Saint Barthelemy. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.

Nauru by theme

The rankings are grouped by category below, so the economic picture, the health picture and the environmental picture can be read separately. Positions are out of the number of countries each source reports, which differs by ranking.

World and society

In world and society, Nauru holds 9 positions: #1 of 50 in Countries with the highest death rates from ischaemic heart disease (455.17 per 100,000 people), #10 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of people living in urban areas (100 %), #16 of 50 in Countries with the highest population density (1,034.2 people per km²) and #25 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of urban people living in slums (51.3 %). 5 more rankings are listed below.

Health and wellbeing

In health and wellbeing, Nauru holds 7 positions: #1 of 50 in Countries with the highest drowning death rates (15.19 per 100,000 people), #2 of 50 in Countries spending the largest share of GDP on health (18.21 % of GDP), #2 of 50 in Countries spending the most on public health as a share of GDP (15.23 % of GDP) and #12 of 50 in Countries drinking the largest share of their alcohol as spirits (74.3 %). 3 more rankings are listed below.

Food and agriculture

In food and agriculture, Nauru holds 7 positions: #6 of 50 in Countries using the most cereals for human food (100 %), #11 of 50 in Countries with the highest meat consumption per person (299.25 grams per day), #11 of 50 in Countries with the highest meat supply per person (109.23 kg per person per year) and #14 of 50 in Countries eating the most poultry per person (53.26 kg per person per year). 3 more rankings are listed below.

Finance and crypto

In finance and crypto, Nauru holds 6 positions: #1 of 50 in Countries with the highest government revenues as a share of GDP (115.55 % of GDP), #1 of 50 in Countries with the highest government spending as a share of GDP (103.6 % of GDP), #2 of 50 in Countries importing the largest share of their goods from China (54.34 %) and #18 of 50 in Countries with the highest imports as a share of GDP (72.14 % of GDP). 2 more rankings are listed below.

Education and science

In education and science, Nauru holds 3 positions: #13 of 50 in Countries with the longest compulsory education (14 years), #38 of 50 in Countries with the highest adult literacy rates (96.59 %) and #43 of 50 in Countries with the highest pre-primary school enrolment (87.13 %).

Environment and energy

In environment and energy, Nauru holds 3 positions: #29 of 50 in Countries with the highest CO2 emissions from oil per person (5.13 tonnes per person), #42 of 50 in Countries with the highest CO2 emissions from transport per person (1,680.67 tonnes per person) and #46 of 50 in Countries generating the most fossil fuel electricity per person (3,342.25 kWh per person).

What changed at the latest refresh

Comparing each ranking's newest snapshot with the one before it, Nauru moved in 35 rankings:

• New entry at #1 in Countries with the highest death rates from ischaemic heart disease (2026-11-02).
• New entry at #1 in Countries with the highest drowning death rates (2026-11-02).
• New entry at #1 in Countries with the highest government revenues as a share of GDP (2026-11-02).
• New entry at #1 in Countries with the highest government spending as a share of GDP (2026-11-02).
• New entry at #2 in Countries importing the largest share of their goods from China (2026-11-02).
• New entry at #2 in Countries spending the largest share of GDP on health (2026-11-02).
• New entry at #2 in Countries spending the most on public health as a share of GDP (2026-11-02).
• New entry at #6 in Countries using the most cereals for human food (2026-11-02).
• New entry at #10 in Countries with the highest share of people living in urban areas (2026-11-02).
• New entry at #11 in Countries with the highest meat consumption per person (2026-11-02).

Where Nauru ranks lowest

A guide that only listed wins would be misleading. Nauru's lowest current positions are 50th of 50 in Countries with the highest share of stunted children under 5 (15.7 %), 49th of 50 in Countries with the most children born per woman (3.33 children per woman) and 48th of 50 in Countries with the most fish and seafood consumption per person (26.02 kg per person per year). Whether a low position is good or bad depends on the metric: being near the bottom of an emissions or mortality ranking is the better place to be.

Every ranking that includes Nauru

• #1 of 50 · Countries with the highest death rates from ischaemic heart disease · 455.17 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
• #1 of 50 · Countries with the highest drowning death rates · 15.19 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
• #1 of 50 · Countries with the highest government revenues as a share of GDP · 115.55 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
• #1 of 50 · Countries with the highest government spending as a share of GDP · 103.6 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
• #2 of 50 · Countries importing the largest share of their goods from China · 54.34 % · 2026-11-02
• #2 of 50 · Countries spending the largest share of GDP on health · 18.21 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
• #2 of 50 · Countries spending the most on public health as a share of GDP · 15.23 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
• #6 of 50 · Countries using the most cereals for human food · 100 % · 2026-11-02
• #10 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people living in urban areas · 100 % · 2026-11-02
• #11 of 50 · Countries with the highest meat consumption per person · 299.25 grams per day · 2026-11-02
• #11 of 50 · Countries with the highest meat supply per person · 109.23 kg per person per year · 2026-11-02
• #12 of 50 · Countries drinking the largest share of their alcohol as spirits · 74.3 % · 2026-11-02
• #13 of 50 · Countries with the longest compulsory education · 14 years · 2026-11-02
• #14 of 50 · Countries eating the most poultry per person · 53.26 kg per person per year · 2026-11-02
• #16 of 50 · Countries with the highest population density · 1,034.2 people per km² · 2026-11-02
• #18 of 50 · Countries using the most pesticides per hectare of cropland · 16.89 kg per hectare · 2026-11-02
• #18 of 50 · Countries with the highest imports as a share of GDP · 72.14 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
• #24 of 50 · Countries getting the largest share of their calories from animal protein · 8.72 % · 2026-11-02
• #25 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of urban people living in slums · 51.3 % · 2026-11-02
• #27 of 50 · Countries with the highest maternal mortality ratios · 273.38 per 100,000 live births · 2026-11-02
• #27 of 50 · Countries with the largest current account surpluses relative to GDP · 5.98 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
• #29 of 50 · Countries with the highest CO2 emissions from oil per person · 5.13 tonnes per person · 2026-11-02
• #30 of 50 · Countries with the highest death rates from cardiomyopathy and myocarditis · 10.66 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
• #30 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people with basic handwashing facilities · 90.79 % · 2026-11-02
• #31 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of services in total exports · 71.66 % · 2026-11-02
• #36 of 50 · Countries with the highest polio vaccine coverage · 97 % · 2026-11-02
• #38 of 50 · Countries with the highest adult literacy rates · 96.59 % · 2026-11-02
• #41 of 50 · Countries with the most nurses and midwives per 1,000 people · 7.3 per 1,000 people · 2026-11-02
• #42 of 50 · Countries with the highest CO2 emissions from transport per person · 1,680.67 tonnes per person · 2026-11-02
• #42 of 50 · Countries with the highest death rates from hypertensive heart disease · 35.45 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
• #43 of 50 · Countries with the highest pre-primary school enrolment · 87.13 % · 2026-11-02
• #46 of 50 · Countries generating the most fossil fuel electricity per person · 3,342.25 kWh per person · 2026-11-02
• #48 of 50 · Countries with the most fish and seafood consumption per person · 26.02 kg per person per year · 2026-11-02
• #49 of 50 · Countries with the most children born per woman · 3.33 children per woman · 2026-11-02
• #50 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of stunted children under 5 · 15.7 % · 2026-11-02

How to read these numbers

Each ranking measures one metric from one named source at one time, so a #3 in one table and a #3 in another are not directly comparable. Countries also report in different years: the capture date is when Top10Earth fetched the data, while the source's own year is stated on each ranking page under methodology. For a side-by-side with another country on the same measures, open any ranking and use the head-to-head links, or visit Nauru's entity page for the live table and rank-history chart.

Top10Earth never estimates or edits a value. Each number is fetched from its source on a schedule, hashed, stored and ranked by software, then checked by a quality gate before it is published. If a refresh fails that gate the previous snapshot stays live and a person looks at why. Every past snapshot is kept, which is what makes the rank-history charts on each ranking page possible.

Questions people ask about Nauru

What is Nauru's best ranking on Top10Earth?

#1 in Countries with the highest death rates from ischaemic heart disease, with 455.17 per 100,000 people (Ischaemic heart disease death rate) as of 2026-11-02.

How many rankings include Nauru?

35 current country rankings out of 491 on the site, including 4 rankings where it is #1.

Is Nauru in the top 10 of anything?

Yes: 9 rankings, including #1 in Countries with the highest death rates from ischaemic heart disease, #1 in Countries with the highest drowning death rates and #1 in Countries with the highest government revenues as a share of GDP.

Where do the numbers come from?

From Our World in Data. Each ranking page names its source, metric definition and capture date.

When was this guide last updated?

The newest snapshot used here was captured on 2026-11-02. The guide is regenerated automatically as rankings refresh.