What is the population of Pitcairn Islands in 2026?
Pitcairn Islands has a population of 50 people, which is 240th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Pitcairn Group of Islands
Population 2026
50
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.00%
+0 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
1/km²
47 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
45.0 years
Life expectancy 75.0 years
Archive estimateAbout Pitcairn Islands
The Pitcairn Islands rank 238th globally in population with just 50 residents spread across 47 km² in Oceania. With a population density of 1 person per km² and zero annual growth, the territory remains extremely sparse. The median age of 45 years and life expectancy of 75 years reflect an aging population, while the fertility rate of 1 birth per woman indicates minimal natural increase.
Adamstown serves as the capital. English is the primary language, and the New Zealand dollar is the official currency. The territory was established in 1838. With a GDP per capita of $5,000 and no urban population concentration, settlement remains dispersed across the islands.
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
- Adamstown
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- PN · PCN
- Demonym
- Pitcairn Islander
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD $)
- State inception
- 1838
- Time zone
- UTC−08:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +64
- Internet TLD
- .pn
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Not published for Pitcairn Islands: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Pitcairn Islands: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Pitcairn Islands.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Pitcairn Islands.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Pitcairn Islands.
Infrastructure
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Quality of Life
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Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Pitcairn Islands.
Population History
The UN World Population Prospects series does not cover Pitcairn Islands as a separate entity, so no historical population series is available here.
How Pitcairn 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
- Pitcairn Islands50
| 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 |
| Pitcairn Islands | 50 |
Pitcairn Islands Population FAQ
Is the population of Pitcairn Islands growing or shrinking?
Pitcairn Islands's population is flat at +0.00% per year, a change of roughly 0 people annually.
What is the capital of Pitcairn Islands?
The capital of Pitcairn Islands is Adamstown.
How densely populated is Pitcairn Islands?
Pitcairn Islands has 1/km² across 47 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Pitcairn Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in Pitcairn Islands is 75.0 years.
What is the median age in Pitcairn Islands?
The median age in Pitcairn Islands is 45.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Pitcairn Islands in?
Pitcairn Islands is in Oceania.