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#246 in worldAntarctic

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

Current Population (Live)

0

Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%

As a microstate in Antarctic, Heard Island and McDonald Islands is home to just 0 people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Its capital is N/A, and English is the official language.

Population

0

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Area

412 km²

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Density

0/km²

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World Rank

#246

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General Information

Capital
N/A
Region
Antarctic
Continent
Antarctica
Languages
English
Currencies
N/A
Calling Code
N/A
Top-Level Domain
.hm, .aq
Landlocked
No
UN Member
No
Timezones
UTC+05:00

Population Details

Total Population
0
Land Area
412 km²
Population Density
0 per km²
Annual Growth Rate
+0.88%
Annual Growth
+0 people
Daily Growth
+0 people
World Population Share
0.00%
Coordinates
-53.08°, 73.50°

Global Population Share

Population Projections (2026-2050)

Near-zero growth suggests that Heard Island and McDonald 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.

Heard Island and McDonald Islands projected population 2026 to 2050
YearProjected Population
20260
20300
20350
20400
20450
20500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Heard Island and McDonald Islands?

The population of Heard Island and McDonald Islands is approximately 0 as of 2026, making it #246 in the world by population.

What is the capital of Heard Island and McDonald Islands?

The capital of Heard Island and McDonald Islands is N/A.

What languages are spoken in Heard Island and McDonald Islands?

The main languages spoken in Heard Island and McDonald Islands are English.

How big is Heard Island and McDonald Islands?

Heard Island and McDonald Islands covers an area of 412 km² with a population density of 0 people per km².

Is Heard Island and McDonald Islands growing or shrinking?

Heard Island and McDonald Islands is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 0 people annually.

What is the life expectancy in Heard Island and McDonald Islands?

Life expectancy data is not currently available for Heard Island and McDonald Islands.

What is the GDP per capita of Heard Island and McDonald Islands?

GDP per capita data is not currently available for Heard Island and McDonald Islands.