Antarctica
Antarctica
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%
As a microstate in Antarctic, Antarctica is home to just 1.3k people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Its capital is N/A.
Population
1,300
Area
14,000,000 km²
Density
0/km²
World Rank
#241
General Information
- Capital
- N/A
- Region
- Antarctic
- Continent
- Antarctica
- Languages
- N/A
- Currencies
- N/A
- Calling Code
- N/A
- Top-Level Domain
- .aq
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC-03:00, UTC+03:00, UTC+05:00, UTC+06:00, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00
Population Details
- Total Population
- 1,300
- Land Area
- 14,000,000 km²
- Population Density
- 0 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- +0.88%
- Annual Growth
- +11 people
- Daily Growth
- +0 people
- World Population Share
- 0.00%
- Coordinates
- -90.00°, 0.00°
Global Population Share
Population Projections (2026-2050)
Near-zero growth suggests that Antarctica is entering a period of demographic stability—or, depending on policy responses, the early stages of decline. The territory's governance arrangements will influence how effectively it adapts to evolving population dynamics.
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,300 |
| 2030 | 1,346 |
| 2035 | 1,405 |
| 2040 | 1,466 |
| 2045 | 1,530 |
| 2050 | 1,595 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Antarctica?
The population of Antarctica is approximately 1,300 as of 2026, making it #241 in the world by population.
What is the capital of Antarctica?
The capital of Antarctica is N/A.
What languages are spoken in Antarctica?
Language data is not available for Antarctica.
How big is Antarctica?
Antarctica covers an area of 14,000,000 km² with a population density of 0 people per km².
Is Antarctica growing or shrinking?
Antarctica is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 11 people annually.
What is the life expectancy in Antarctica?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for Antarctica.
What is the GDP per capita of Antarctica?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for Antarctica.