Norfolk Island
Territory of Norfolk Island
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%
As a microstate in Australia and New Zealand, Norfolk Island is home to just 2.2k people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Despite covering only 36 km², the territory records a density of 61 people per km². Its capital is Kingston, and official languages include English and Norfuk, while the Australian dollar serves as the national currency.
Population
2,188
Area
36 km²
Density
61/km²
World Rank
#238
General Information
- Capital
- Kingston
- Region
- Oceania
- Subregion
- Australia and New Zealand
- Continent
- Oceania
- Languages
- English, Norfuk
- Currencies
- Australian dollar ($)
- Calling Code
- +672
- Top-Level Domain
- .nf
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC+11:30
Population Details
- Total Population
- 2,188
- Land Area
- 36 km²
- Population Density
- 61 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- +0.88%
- Annual Growth
- +19 people
- Daily Growth
- +0 people
- World Population Share
- 0.00%
- Coordinates
- -29.03°, 167.95°
Global Population Share
Population Projections (2026-2050)
Near-zero growth suggests that Norfolk Island 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 | 2,188 |
| 2030 | 2,266 |
| 2035 | 2,365 |
| 2040 | 2,468 |
| 2045 | 2,574 |
| 2050 | 2,685 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Norfolk Island?
The population of Norfolk Island is approximately 2,188 as of 2026, making it #238 in the world by population.
What is the capital of Norfolk Island?
The capital of Norfolk Island is Kingston.
What languages are spoken in Norfolk Island?
The main languages spoken in Norfolk Island are English, Norfuk.
How big is Norfolk Island?
Norfolk Island covers an area of 36 km² with a population density of 61 people per km².
Is Norfolk Island growing or shrinking?
Norfolk Island is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 19 people annually.
What is the life expectancy in Norfolk Island?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for Norfolk Island.
What is the GDP per capita of Norfolk Island?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for Norfolk Island.