What is the population of Cocos Islands in 2026?
Cocos Islands has a population of 593 people, which is 238th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Population 2026
593
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.00%
+0 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
42/km²
14 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
35.0 years
Life expectancy 76.0 years
Archive estimateAbout Cocos Islands
With a population of 593, the Cocos Islands rank 236th globally and occupy just 14 km² across the Indian Ocean. The territory comprises a small land area with a population density of 42 people per km², with 80% of inhabitants concentrated in urban settlements. West Island serves as the capital.
The islands' population is stable, showing 0% annual growth, and relatively mature with a median age of 35 years. Life expectancy reaches 76 years while the fertility rate stands at 1.8 births per woman. English is the primary language, and the Australian dollar is the official currency. The territory was established in 1955 and reports a GDP per capita of $35,000.
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
- West Island
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- CC · CCK
- Demonym
- Cocos Islander
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD $)
- State inception
- 1955
- Time zone
- UTC+06:30
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +61
- Internet TLD
- .cc
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Not published for Cocos Islands: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Cocos Islands: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Cocos Islands.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Cocos Islands.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Cocos Islands.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Cocos Islands.
Quality of Life
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Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Cocos Islands.
Population History
The UN World Population Prospects series does not cover Cocos Islands as a separate entity, so no historical population series is available here.
How Cocos Islands 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
- Cocos Islands593
| 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 |
| Cocos Islands | 593 |
Cocos Islands Population FAQ
Is the population of Cocos Islands growing or shrinking?
Cocos Islands's population is flat at +0.00% per year, a change of roughly 0 people annually.
What is the capital of Cocos Islands?
The capital of Cocos Islands is West Island.
How densely populated is Cocos Islands?
Cocos Islands has 42/km² across 14 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Cocos Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in Cocos Islands is 76.0 years.
What is the median age in Cocos Islands?
The median age in Cocos Islands is 35.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Cocos Islands in?
Cocos Islands is in Oceania.