What is the population of Niue in 2026?
Niue has a population of 1,935 people, which is 235th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2026
1,935
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.68%
+13 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
7/km²
259 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
35.7 years
Life expectancy 73.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Niue
With a population of 1,935, Niue ranks 233rd globally and spans 259 km² in the South Pacific. The territory achieved self-governance in 1974 and uses the New Zealand dollar as its currency. English and Niuean are spoken, and the capital is Alofi. Population density is sparse at 7 people per km², reflecting the island's remote location in Oceania.
The median age of 35.7 years and life expectancy of 73 years indicate a relatively mature population. Annual growth stands at 0.7%, with a fertility rate of 2.2 births per woman. Nearly half the population—47%—lives in urban areas. GDP per capita reaches $10,100, supporting a modest economic base on the island.
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
- Alofi
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- NU · NIU
- Demonym
- Niuean
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD $)
- State inception
- 1974
- Time zone
- UTC−11:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +683
- Internet TLD
- .nu
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Niuean
Demographics
Not published for Niue: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Niue: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for Niue: Infant Mortality, Health Spending, Physicians, Hospital Beds, Maternal Mortality.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Niue.
Environment
Not published for Niue: Renewable Energy, Forest Coverage, Protected Areas.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Niue.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Niue.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Niue.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 22.8%
- Age 15–64
- 60.8%
- Age 65+
- 16.4%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 0 | 0 |
| 90-94 | 0 | 2 |
| 85-89 | 5 | 13 |
| 80-84 | 14 | 19 |
| 75-79 | 16 | 32 |
| 70-74 | 35 | 45 |
| 65-69 | 60 | 59 |
| 60-64 | 76 | 49 |
| 55-59 | 53 | 43 |
| 50-54 | 45 | 66 |
| 45-49 | 58 | 68 |
| 40-44 | 52 | 49 |
| 35-39 | 41 | 53 |
| 30-34 | 50 | 34 |
| 25-29 | 46 | 60 |
| 20-24 | 48 | 63 |
| 15-19 | 76 | 82 |
| 10-14 | 76 | 89 |
| 5-9 | 69 | 60 |
| 0-4 | 62 | 61 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 4,497 |
| 1960 | 4,825 |
| 1970 | 5,109 |
| 1980 | 3,533 |
| 1990 | 2,483 |
| 2000 | 2,047 |
| 2010 | 1,768 |
| 2020 | 1,799 |
| 2030 | 1,835 |
| 2040 | 1,907 |
| 2050 | 1,966 |
| 2060 | 2,038 |
| 2070 | 2,157 |
| 2080 | 2,279 |
| 2090 | 2,346 |
| 2100 | 2,393 |
How Niue Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| 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 |
| Niue | 1.9K |
Niue Population FAQ
Is the population of Niue growing or shrinking?
Niue's population is growing at +0.68% per year, a change of roughly 13 people annually.
What is the capital of Niue?
The capital of Niue is Alofi.
How densely populated is Niue?
Niue has 7/km² across 259 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Niue?
Life expectancy at birth in Niue is 73.0 years.
What is the median age in Niue?
The median age in Niue is 35.7 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Niue in?
Niue is in Oceania.