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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%.

2000 · 68K19602024
Northern Mariana Islands population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

44,278

Population (2024)

8,736

Population (1960)

68,356

Peak (2000)

2.68%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
19608,736
19618,995
19629,280
19639,595
19649,925
196510,264
196610,612
196710,749
196810,468
19699,989
197010,170
197111,271
197212,636
197313,880
197414,655
197515,065
197615,438
197715,787
197816,130
197916,488
198017,625
198119,826
198222,350
198324,936
198427,575
198530,258
198632,980
198735,736
198838,519
198941,303
199043,342
199144,393
199245,181
199345,952
199446,730
199548,176
199651,706
199756,596
199861,337
199965,916
200068,356
200167,984
200266,778
200365,421
200463,938
200562,354
200660,682
200758,941
200857,150
200955,325
201054,091
201153,608
201253,234
201352,758
201452,178
201551,514
201650,773
201749,959
201849,077
201948,129
202047,528
202146,979
202246,078
202345,143
202444,278

Demographics

Population45,143
Population Growth Rate-2.05%
Urban Population92.0%
Fertility Rate2.35 births/woman
Life Expectancy78.8 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

American SamoaAustraliaBrunei DarussalamCambodiaChina

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.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Northern Mariana Islands is a country in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 45,143. Its population is shrinking, by roughly -2.1% a year.

Life expectancy is high at 78.8 years, with a fertility rate of 2.3 births per woman, and 92.0% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.