Rank #133 by World Population
🇳🇷Nauru
Nauru has a population of 11,875, ranking #133 in the world. The capital is Yaren District. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: High income
11,875
Population
#133
World Rank
62.1
Life Expectancy
$12,752
GDP Per Capita
Nauru, #133 by world population
Nauru Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Nauru had a population of 4,607 in 1960 and 11,947 in 2024, a 2.6× growth over 64 years. The peak was 11,947 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.51%.
11,947
Population (2024)
4,607
Population (1960)
11,947
Peak (2024)
1.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,607 |
| 1961 | 4,774 |
| 1962 | 4,979 |
| 1963 | 5,226 |
| 1964 | 5,515 |
| 1965 | 5,832 |
| 1966 | 6,043 |
| 1967 | 6,135 |
| 1968 | 6,328 |
| 1969 | 6,581 |
| 1970 | 6,710 |
| 1971 | 6,762 |
| 1972 | 6,812 |
| 1973 | 6,866 |
| 1974 | 6,923 |
| 1975 | 6,987 |
| 1976 | 7,064 |
| 1977 | 7,163 |
| 1978 | 7,298 |
| 1979 | 7,468 |
| 1980 | 7,649 |
| 1981 | 7,839 |
| 1982 | 8,040 |
| 1983 | 8,216 |
| 1984 | 8,377 |
| 1985 | 8,551 |
| 1986 | 8,742 |
| 1987 | 8,946 |
| 1988 | 9,165 |
| 1989 | 9,390 |
| 1990 | 9,622 |
| 1991 | 9,850 |
| 1992 | 10,021 |
| 1993 | 10,102 |
| 1994 | 10,137 |
| 1995 | 10,165 |
| 1996 | 10,183 |
| 1997 | 10,197 |
| 1998 | 10,198 |
| 1999 | 10,187 |
| 2000 | 10,168 |
| 2001 | 10,130 |
| 2002 | 10,082 |
| 2003 | 10,059 |
| 2004 | 10,060 |
| 2005 | 10,049 |
| 2006 | 10,034 |
| 2007 | 10,020 |
| 2008 | 10,009 |
| 2009 | 10,016 |
| 2010 | 10,043 |
| 2011 | 10,098 |
| 2012 | 10,267 |
| 2013 | 10,517 |
| 2014 | 10,742 |
| 2015 | 10,954 |
| 2016 | 11,150 |
| 2017 | 11,324 |
| 2018 | 11,477 |
| 2019 | 11,587 |
| 2020 | 11,643 |
| 2021 | 11,709 |
| 2022 | 11,801 |
| 2023 | 11,875 |
| 2024 | 11,947 |
Demographics
| Population | 11,875 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.63% |
| Urban Population | 100.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.33 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 62.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 8.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 96.6% |
Economy & Trade
$12,752
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
144.0%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
18.2%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
5.8%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
96.6%
Literacy Rate
8.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
83.2%
Internet Users
85
Mobile Subs per 100
593.8
People per km2
-148
Net Migration
Environment
0.0%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Nauru in global context
Nauru is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nauru has a population of 11,875, ranking #133 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.63%.
Life expectancy in Nauru is 62.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 8.2 per 1,000 live births.
Nauru's GDP per capita is $12,752. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
100.0% of Nauru's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 593.8 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Nauru is 96.6%. The country spends 5.8% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.