What is the population of Christmas Island in 2026?
Christmas Island has a population of 1,692 people, which is 237th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Territory of Christmas Island
Population 2026
1,692
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+1.11%
+19 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
13/km²
135 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
38.0 years
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Archive estimateAbout Christmas Island
With a population of 1,692, Christmas Island ranks 235th globally and maintains one of the lowest population densities at 13 people per km². The territory spans 135 km² in Oceania and was established in 1958. Most residents—80%—live in urban areas, concentrated around Flying Fish Cove, the capital.
The population is relatively mature, with a median age of 38 years and life expectancy of 78 years. Annual growth stands at 1.1%, while the fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman reflects below-replacement reproduction. English is the primary language, and the Australian dollar serves as currency.
The territory's economy is notably prosperous, with a GDP per capita of $40,000, indicating substantial wealth relative to its tiny population.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Flying Fish Cove
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- CX · CXR
- Demonym
- Christmas Islander
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD $)
- State inception
- 1958
- Time zone
- UTC+07:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +61
- Internet TLD
- .cx
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Not published for Christmas Island: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Christmas Island: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Christmas Island.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Christmas Island.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Christmas Island.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Christmas Island.
Quality of Life
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Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Christmas Island.
Population History
The UN World Population Prospects series does not cover Christmas Island as a separate entity, so no historical population series is available here.
How Christmas Island Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Christmas Island1.7K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Christmas Island | 1.7K |
Christmas Island Population FAQ
Is the population of Christmas Island growing or shrinking?
Christmas Island's population is growing at +1.11% per year, a change of roughly 19 people annually.
What is the capital of Christmas Island?
The capital of Christmas Island is Flying Fish Cove.
How densely populated is Christmas Island?
Christmas Island has 13/km² across 135 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Christmas Island?
Life expectancy at birth in Christmas Island is 78.0 years.
What is the median age in Christmas Island?
The median age in Christmas Island is 38.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Christmas Island in?
Christmas Island is in Oceania.