What is the population of Tuvalu in 2026?
Tuvalu has a population of 9,492 people (2025 estimate), which is 228th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2025
9,492
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−1.61%
−153 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
327/km²
30 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
24.2 years
Life expectancy 67.3 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Tuvalu
Tuvalu has a population of 9,492, making it one of the world's smallest nations by population, ranked #226 globally. The country spans just 30 km² across Oceania and supports a population density of 327 people per km². Its population is contracting at an annual rate of -1.6%, though the median age of 24.2 years indicates a relatively young demographic base.
Life expectancy stands at 67.3 years, while the fertility rate of 3.2 births per woman suggests continued natural increase despite emigration pressures. About 65% of residents live in urban areas. Tuvalu gained independence in 1978 and uses the Australian dollar and Tuvaluan dollar as currency. English and Tuvaluan are the official languages. GDP per capita is $6,041, and the capital is Funafuti.
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
- Funafuti
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- TV · TUV
- Demonym
- Tuvaluan
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD $), Tuvaluan dollar (TVD $)
- State inception
- 1978
- Time zone
- UTC+12:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +688
- Internet TLD
- .tv
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Tuvaluan
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Tuvalu: Unemployment Rate.
Health
Education
Not published for Tuvalu: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Tuvalu: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Tuvalu.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 32.9%
- Age 15–64
- 60.4%
- Age 65+
- 6.7%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 0 | 0 |
| 90-94 | 2 | 3 |
| 85-89 | 9 | 20 |
| 80-84 | 22 | 42 |
| 75-79 | 45 | 69 |
| 70-74 | 58 | 95 |
| 65-69 | 114 | 166 |
| 60-64 | 176 | 250 |
| 55-59 | 257 | 272 |
| 50-54 | 262 | 218 |
| 45-49 | 226 | 202 |
| 40-44 | 228 | 190 |
| 35-39 | 289 | 257 |
| 30-34 | 352 | 305 |
| 25-29 | 384 | 354 |
| 20-24 | 386 | 364 |
| 15-19 | 454 | 401 |
| 10-14 | 529 | 472 |
| 5-9 | 584 | 532 |
| 0-4 | 561 | 500 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 4,765 |
| 1960 | 5,598 |
| 1970 | 5,663 |
| 1980 | 7,366 |
| 1990 | 8,798 |
| 2000 | 9,544 |
| 2010 | 10,614 |
| 2020 | 10,399 |
| 2030 | 9,047 |
| 2040 | 9,140 |
| 2050 | 9,781 |
| 2060 | 10,415 |
| 2070 | 11,057 |
| 2080 | 11,675 |
| 2090 | 12,057 |
| 2100 | 12,269 |
How Tuvalu 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 |
| Tuvalu | 9.5K |
Tuvalu Population FAQ
Is the population of Tuvalu growing or shrinking?
Tuvalu's population is shrinking at −1.61% per year, a change of roughly 153 people annually.
What is the capital of Tuvalu?
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti.
How densely populated is Tuvalu?
Tuvalu has 327/km² across 30 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Tuvalu?
Life expectancy at birth in Tuvalu is 67.3 years (2024).
What is the median age in Tuvalu?
The median age in Tuvalu is 24.2 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Tuvalu in?
Tuvalu is in Oceania.