Rank #198 by World Population
🇹🇻Tuvalu
Tuvalu has a population of 9,816, ranking #198 in the world. The capital is Funafuti. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Upper middle income
9,816
Population
#198
World Rank
67.1
Life Expectancy
$6,345
GDP Per Capita
Tuvalu, #198 by world population
Tuvalu Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Tuvalu had a population of 5,598 in 1960 and 9,646 in 2024, a 72.3% growth over 64 years. The peak was 11,001 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: 0.86%.
9,646
Population (2024)
5,598
Population (1960)
11,001
Peak (2013)
0.86%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,598 |
| 1961 | 5,648 |
| 1962 | 5,699 |
| 1963 | 5,751 |
| 1964 | 5,752 |
| 1965 | 5,715 |
| 1966 | 5,686 |
| 1967 | 5,652 |
| 1968 | 5,624 |
| 1969 | 5,631 |
| 1970 | 5,663 |
| 1971 | 5,685 |
| 1972 | 5,692 |
| 1973 | 5,681 |
| 1974 | 5,822 |
| 1975 | 6,117 |
| 1976 | 6,404 |
| 1977 | 6,686 |
| 1978 | 6,957 |
| 1979 | 7,184 |
| 1980 | 7,366 |
| 1981 | 7,526 |
| 1982 | 7,664 |
| 1983 | 7,789 |
| 1984 | 7,902 |
| 1985 | 8,046 |
| 1986 | 8,217 |
| 1987 | 8,371 |
| 1988 | 8,518 |
| 1989 | 8,662 |
| 1990 | 8,798 |
| 1991 | 8,928 |
| 1992 | 9,038 |
| 1993 | 9,126 |
| 1994 | 9,207 |
| 1995 | 9,280 |
| 1996 | 9,342 |
| 1997 | 9,400 |
| 1998 | 9,451 |
| 1999 | 9,496 |
| 2000 | 9,544 |
| 2001 | 9,586 |
| 2002 | 9,623 |
| 2003 | 9,695 |
| 2004 | 9,816 |
| 2005 | 9,940 |
| 2006 | 10,056 |
| 2007 | 10,182 |
| 2008 | 10,321 |
| 2009 | 10,461 |
| 2010 | 10,614 |
| 2011 | 10,780 |
| 2012 | 10,934 |
| 2013 | 11,001 |
| 2014 | 10,984 |
| 2015 | 10,963 |
| 2016 | 10,930 |
| 2017 | 10,869 |
| 2018 | 10,751 |
| 2019 | 10,581 |
| 2020 | 10,399 |
| 2021 | 10,194 |
| 2022 | 9,992 |
| 2023 | 9,816 |
| 2024 | 9,646 |
Demographics
| Population | 9,816 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.78% |
| Urban Population | 64.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.21 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 67.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 17.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$6,345
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
Health & Education
27.1%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
12.8%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
17.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
88
Mobile Subs per 100
327.2
People per km2
-323
Net Migration
Environment
33.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Tuvalu in global context
Tuvalu 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
Tuvalu has a population of 9,816, ranking #198 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -1.78%.
Life expectancy in Tuvalu is 67.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 17.0 per 1,000 live births.
Tuvalu's GDP per capita is $6,345. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
64.0% of Tuvalu's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 327.2 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Tuvalu 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.