What is the population of Tonga in 2026?
Tonga has a population of 103,742 people (2025 estimate), which is 200th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Kingdom of Tonga
Population 2025
103,742
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−0.42%
−433 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
145/km²
720 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
20.8 years
Life expectancy 73.1 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Tonga
With a population of 103,742, Tonga ranks 198th globally and is situated in Oceania. The kingdom gained independence in 1970 and spans 720 km² with a population density of 145 people per km². The median age of 20.8 years indicates a relatively young population, though the nation experiences an annual population decline of -0.4%. Life expectancy stands at 73.1 years, supported by a fertility rate of 3.1 births per woman.
Urban settlement remains limited, with only 21% of the population living in cities; the capital is Nuku'alofa. The economy reflects a per capita GDP of $6,547. English and Tongan are the official languages, and the Tongan paʻanga serves as the currency.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Nuku'alofa
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- TO · TON
- Demonym
- Tongan
- Currency
- Tongan paʻanga (TOP T$)
- State inception
- 1970
- Time zone
- UTC+13:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +676
- Internet TLD
- .to
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Tongan
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Tonga: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Tonga.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 35.4%
- Age 15–64
- 57.9%
- Age 65+
- 6.7%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 2 |
| 95-99 | 2 | 16 |
| 90-94 | 34 | 94 |
| 85-89 | 138 | 261 |
| 80-84 | 302 | 484 |
| 75-79 | 557 | 769 |
| 70-74 | 800 | 1,066 |
| 65-69 | 1,117 | 1,357 |
| 60-64 | 1,492 | 1,647 |
| 55-59 | 2,134 | 2,253 |
| 50-54 | 2,214 | 2,562 |
| 45-49 | 2,152 | 2,631 |
| 40-44 | 2,203 | 3,054 |
| 35-39 | 2,091 | 3,195 |
| 30-34 | 2,134 | 3,220 |
| 25-29 | 2,500 | 3,761 |
| 20-24 | 4,505 | 4,994 |
| 15-19 | 5,770 | 5,787 |
| 10-14 | 6,688 | 6,275 |
| 5-9 | 6,298 | 5,909 |
| 0-4 | 6,082 | 5,630 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 49,660 |
| 1960 | 66,170 |
| 1970 | 84,401 |
| 1980 | 97,769 |
| 1990 | 99,700 |
| 2000 | 102,677 |
| 2010 | 107,400 |
| 2020 | 105,704 |
| 2030 | 102,072 |
| 2040 | 102,565 |
| 2050 | 105,195 |
| 2060 | 107,495 |
| 2070 | 111,016 |
| 2080 | 114,843 |
| 2090 | 117,171 |
| 2100 | 117,871 |
How Tonga 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 |
| Tonga | 104K |
Tonga Population FAQ
Is the population of Tonga growing or shrinking?
Tonga's population is shrinking at −0.42% per year, a change of roughly 433 people annually.
What is the capital of Tonga?
The capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa.
How densely populated is Tonga?
Tonga has 145/km² across 720 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Tonga?
Life expectancy at birth in Tonga is 73.1 years (2024).
What is the median age in Tonga?
The median age in Tonga is 20.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Tonga in?
Tonga is in Oceania.