Population of Tuvalu
Population trends, growth rate, density, and demographic outlook for Tuvalu.
2026 figure is an estimate extrapolated from the 2024 World Bank value of 9.6K at the latest annual growth rate of -1.75%. Official current-year data has not been released yet — World Bank typically lags by 1–2 years.
Key population metrics
- Urban population
- 64.7%
- Fertility rate
- 3.17
- Life expectancy
- 67.3 years
- Birth rate
- 22.0 per 1,000
- Death rate
- 9.3 per 1,000
Daily population change
- Births per day
- 1
- Deaths per day
- 0
- Net natural change per day
- +0
Historical population trend
Values from 2024 onward are projected using the latest annual growth rate.
Population data table
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.6K |
| 1965 | 5.7K |
| 1970 | 5.7K |
| 1975 | 6.1K |
| 1980 | 7.4K |
| 1985 | 8K |
| 1990 | 8.8K |
| 1995 | 9.3K |
| 2000 | 9.5K |
| 2005 | 9.9K |
| 2010 | 10.6K |
| 2015 | 11K |
| 2020 | 10.4K |
| 2022 | 10K |
| 2023 | 9.8K |
| 2024 | 9.6K |
| 2025 (est.) | 9.5K |
| 2026 (est.) | 9.3K |
Italic rows are projections extrapolated from the latest World Bank value at the most recent annual growth rate. Official figures typically lag 1–2 years.
Global ranking context
For population, India leads with 1B, while Tuvalu has the smallest population at 9.6K.
Frequently Asked Questions
The estimated population of Tuvalu in 2026 is 9.3K, ranking #215 globally out of 215 countries.
Based on the latest data, Tuvalu's population growth rate is -1.75% per year.
Population estimates for Tuvalu are sourced from the World Bank Open Data platform, which consolidates national census counts, vital-statistics registers, and United Nations population projections. Figures are refreshed annually, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.
About this data
- Source
- World Bank
SP.POP.TOTL - Coverage
- Data for 215 countries (2024)
- Limitations
- Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.