What is the population of Norfolk Island in 2026?
Norfolk Island has a population of 2,188 people, which is 234th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Territory of Norfolk Island
Population 2026
2,188
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.01%
+0 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
65/km²
35 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
50.0 years
Life expectancy 79.0 years
Archive estimateAbout Norfolk Island
With a population of 2,188, Norfolk Island ranks 232nd globally and spans just 35 km². The territory sits in Oceania with a median age of 50 years, indicating an aging population, and a life expectancy of 79 years. Population growth is currently at 0%, while fertility remains low at 1.5 births per woman.
About 64% of residents live in urban areas. The island has a population density of 65 people per km², and its GDP per capita reaches $30,000. English and Norfuk are spoken locally, and the capital is Kingston. The Australian dollar serves as the official currency.
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
- Kingston
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- NF · NFK
- Demonym
- Norfolk Islander
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD $)
- Time zone
- UTC+11:30
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +672
- Internet TLD
- .nf
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Norfuk
Demographics
Not published for Norfolk Island: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Norfolk Island: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Norfolk Island.
Education
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Environment
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Infrastructure
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Quality of Life
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Geography
Military
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Population History
The UN World Population Prospects series does not cover Norfolk Island as a separate entity, so no historical population series is available here.
How Norfolk 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
- Norfolk Island2.2K
| 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 |
| Norfolk Island | 2.2K |
Norfolk Island Population FAQ
Is the population of Norfolk Island growing or shrinking?
Norfolk Island's population is growing at +0.01% per year, a change of roughly 0 people annually.
What is the capital of Norfolk Island?
The capital of Norfolk Island is Kingston.
How densely populated is Norfolk Island?
Norfolk Island has 65/km² across 35 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Norfolk Island?
Life expectancy at birth in Norfolk Island is 79.0 years.
What is the median age in Norfolk Island?
The median age in Norfolk Island is 50.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Norfolk Island in?
Norfolk Island is in Oceania.