Cook Islands
Cook Islands
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%
As a microstate in Polynesia, Cook Islands is home to just 15k people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Despite covering only 236 km², the territory records a density of 64 people per km². Its capital is Avarua, and official languages include English and Cook Islands Māori, while the Cook Islands dollar serves as the national currency.
Population
15,040
Area
236 km²
Density
64/km²
World Rank
#227
General Information
- Capital
- Avarua
- Region
- Oceania
- Subregion
- Polynesia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Languages
- English, Cook Islands Māori
- Currencies
- Cook Islands dollar ($), New Zealand dollar ($)
- Calling Code
- +682
- Top-Level Domain
- .ck
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC-10:00
Population Details
- Total Population
- 15,040
- Land Area
- 236 km²
- Population Density
- 64 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- +0.88%
- Annual Growth
- +132 people
- Daily Growth
- +0 people
- World Population Share
- 0.00%
- Coordinates
- -21.23°, -159.77°
Global Population Share
Population Projections (2026-2050)
Near-zero growth suggests that Cook Islands 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 | 15,040 |
| 2030 | 15,573 |
| 2035 | 16,258 |
| 2040 | 16,965 |
| 2045 | 17,697 |
| 2050 | 18,453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cook Islands?
The population of Cook Islands is approximately 15,040 as of 2026, making it #227 in the world by population.
What is the capital of Cook Islands?
The capital of Cook Islands is Avarua.
What languages are spoken in Cook Islands?
The main languages spoken in Cook Islands are English, Cook Islands Māori.
How big is Cook Islands?
Cook Islands covers an area of 236 km² with a population density of 64 people per km².
Is Cook Islands growing or shrinking?
Cook Islands is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 132 people annually.
What is the life expectancy in Cook Islands?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for Cook Islands.
What is the GDP per capita of Cook Islands?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for Cook Islands.