Rank #142 by World Population
🇲🇵Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands has a population of 45,143, ranking #142 in the world. The capital is Saipan. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: High income
45,143
Population
#142
World Rank
78.8
Life Expectancy
-
GDP Per Capita
Northern Mariana Islands, #142 by world population
Northern Mariana Islands Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Northern Mariana Islands had a population of 8,736 in 1960 and 44,278 in 2024, a 5.1× growth over 64 years. The peak was 68,356 in 2000. Average annual growth rate: 2.68%.
44,278
Population (2024)
8,736
Population (1960)
68,356
Peak (2000)
2.68%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,736 |
| 1961 | 8,995 |
| 1962 | 9,280 |
| 1963 | 9,595 |
| 1964 | 9,925 |
| 1965 | 10,264 |
| 1966 | 10,612 |
| 1967 | 10,749 |
| 1968 | 10,468 |
| 1969 | 9,989 |
| 1970 | 10,170 |
| 1971 | 11,271 |
| 1972 | 12,636 |
| 1973 | 13,880 |
| 1974 | 14,655 |
| 1975 | 15,065 |
| 1976 | 15,438 |
| 1977 | 15,787 |
| 1978 | 16,130 |
| 1979 | 16,488 |
| 1980 | 17,625 |
| 1981 | 19,826 |
| 1982 | 22,350 |
| 1983 | 24,936 |
| 1984 | 27,575 |
| 1985 | 30,258 |
| 1986 | 32,980 |
| 1987 | 35,736 |
| 1988 | 38,519 |
| 1989 | 41,303 |
| 1990 | 43,342 |
| 1991 | 44,393 |
| 1992 | 45,181 |
| 1993 | 45,952 |
| 1994 | 46,730 |
| 1995 | 48,176 |
| 1996 | 51,706 |
| 1997 | 56,596 |
| 1998 | 61,337 |
| 1999 | 65,916 |
| 2000 | 68,356 |
| 2001 | 67,984 |
| 2002 | 66,778 |
| 2003 | 65,421 |
| 2004 | 63,938 |
| 2005 | 62,354 |
| 2006 | 60,682 |
| 2007 | 58,941 |
| 2008 | 57,150 |
| 2009 | 55,325 |
| 2010 | 54,091 |
| 2011 | 53,608 |
| 2012 | 53,234 |
| 2013 | 52,758 |
| 2014 | 52,178 |
| 2015 | 51,514 |
| 2016 | 50,773 |
| 2017 | 49,959 |
| 2018 | 49,077 |
| 2019 | 48,129 |
| 2020 | 47,528 |
| 2021 | 46,979 |
| 2022 | 46,078 |
| 2023 | 45,143 |
| 2024 | 44,278 |
Demographics
| Population | 45,143 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.05% |
| Urban Population | 92.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.35 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 78.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | - |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
-
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
Health & Education
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
98.1
People per km2
-1,321
Net Migration
Environment
53.0%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Northern Mariana Islands in global context
Northern Mariana Islands 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
Northern Mariana Islands has a population of 45,143, ranking #142 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -2.05%.
Life expectancy in Northern Mariana Islands is 78.8 years.
GDP data for Northern Mariana Islands is available from the World Bank Open Data portal.
92.0% of Northern Mariana Islands's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 98.1 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Northern Mariana Islands is available from the World Bank.
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.