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%.
104,175
Population (2024)
66,170
Population (1960)
107,570
Peak (2011)
0.72%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 66,170 |
| 1961 | 68,037 |
| 1962 | 69,940 |
| 1963 | 71,885 |
| 1964 | 73,879 |
| 1965 | 75,924 |
| 1966 | 78,002 |
| 1967 | 79,814 |
| 1968 | 81,353 |
| 1969 | 82,885 |
| 1970 | 84,401 |
| 1971 | 85,896 |
| 1972 | 87,356 |
| 1973 | 88,805 |
| 1974 | 90,683 |
| 1975 | 93,017 |
| 1976 | 95,325 |
| 1977 | 96,725 |
| 1978 | 97,204 |
| 1979 | 97,544 |
| 1980 | 97,769 |
| 1981 | 97,909 |
| 1982 | 97,980 |
| 1983 | 97,998 |
| 1984 | 97,990 |
| 1985 | 97,984 |
| 1986 | 98,010 |
| 1987 | 98,376 |
| 1988 | 98,969 |
| 1989 | 99,403 |
| 1990 | 99,700 |
| 1991 | 99,895 |
| 1992 | 100,022 |
| 1993 | 100,103 |
| 1994 | 100,166 |
| 1995 | 100,225 |
| 1996 | 100,275 |
| 1997 | 100,674 |
| 1998 | 101,388 |
| 1999 | 102,046 |
| 2000 | 102,677 |
| 2001 | 103,288 |
| 2002 | 103,874 |
| 2003 | 104,464 |
| 2004 | 105,071 |
| 2005 | 105,671 |
| 2006 | 106,253 |
| 2007 | 106,726 |
| 2008 | 107,020 |
| 2009 | 107,203 |
| 2010 | 107,400 |
| 2011 | 107,570 |
| 2012 | 107,460 |
| 2013 | 107,078 |
| 2014 | 106,609 |
| 2015 | 106,095 |
| 2016 | 105,524 |
| 2017 | 105,356 |
| 2018 | 105,567 |
| 2019 | 105,669 |
| 2020 | 105,704 |
| 2021 | 105,490 |
| 2022 | 105,042 |
| 2023 | 104,597 |
| 2024 | 104,175 |
Demographics
| Population | 104,597 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.42% |
| Urban Population | 21.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.13 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 8.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 99.5% |
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
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
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%.
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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