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Rank #192 by World Population

🇹🇴Tonga

Tonga has a population of 104,597, ranking #192 in the world. The capital is Nuku'alofa. Located in East Asia & Pacific.

World Bank: Upper middle income

104,597

Population

#192

World Rank

72.9

Life Expectancy

$5,652

GDP Per Capita

Tonga, #192 by world population

Tonga Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Tonga had a population of 66,170 in 1960 and 104,175 in 2024, a 57.4% growth over 64 years. The peak was 107,570 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: 0.72%.

2011 · 108K19602024
Tonga population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

104,175

Population (2024)

66,170

Population (1960)

107,570

Peak (2011)

0.72%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196066,170
196168,037
196269,940
196371,885
196473,879
196575,924
196678,002
196779,814
196881,353
196982,885
197084,401
197185,896
197287,356
197388,805
197490,683
197593,017
197695,325
197796,725
197897,204
197997,544
198097,769
198197,909
198297,980
198397,998
198497,990
198597,984
198698,010
198798,376
198898,969
198999,403
199099,700
199199,895
1992100,022
1993100,103
1994100,166
1995100,225
1996100,275
1997100,674
1998101,388
1999102,046
2000102,677
2001103,288
2002103,874
2003104,464
2004105,071
2005105,671
2006106,253
2007106,726
2008107,020
2009107,203
2010107,400
2011107,570
2012107,460
2013107,078
2014106,609
2015106,095
2016105,524
2017105,356
2018105,567
2019105,669
2020105,704
2021105,490
2022105,042
2023104,597
2024104,175

Demographics

Population104,597
Population Growth Rate-0.42%
Urban Population21.1%
Fertility Rate3.13 births/woman
Life Expectancy72.9 years
Infant Mortality Rate8.0 per 1,000
Literacy Rate99.5%

Economy & Trade

$5,652

GDP Per Capita

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Upper middle income

Income Level

79.6%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

7.4%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

99.5%

Literacy Rate

8.0

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

61.6%

Internet Users

61

Mobile Subs per 100

145.3

People per km2

-2,173

Net Migration

Environment

12.4%

Forest Area

Tonga Climate

Tonga has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F) and receives about 1787 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

23.9°C

Avg Temp

1787

Precip (mm/yr)

Feb

Hottest Month

Aug

Coldest Month

15°25°35°226mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Tonga — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January26° / 79°192 mm
February27° / 80°213 mm
March26° / 79°226 mm
April25° / 77°185 mm
May23° / 74°125 mm
June23° / 73°95 mm
July22° / 71°97 mm
August21° / 71°107 mm
September22° / 72°117 mm
October23° / 73°127 mm
November24° / 75°131 mm
December25° / 77°172 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Tonga

The most comfortable months to visit Tonga are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 30°C high). The coldest is August (near 18°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

JulyAugustJune

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Tonga in global context

Tonga 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

Tonga has a population of 104,597, ranking #192 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.42%.

Life expectancy in Tonga is 72.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 8.0 per 1,000 live births.

Tonga's GDP per capita is $5,652. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.

21.1% of Tonga's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 145.3 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Tonga is 99.5%.

The most comfortable months to visit Tonga are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Tonga has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C and about 1787 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically February and the coldest is August.

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.

Tonga is a country in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 104,597. Its population is shrinking, by roughly -0.4% a year.

GDP per capita is about $5,652 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 72.9 years, with a fertility rate of 3.1 births per woman, and 21.1% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.