Niue
Niue
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%
As a microstate in Polynesia, Niue is home to just 1.7k people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Despite covering only 260 km², the territory records a density of 6.0 people per km². Its capital is Alofi, and official languages include English and Niuean, while the New Zealand dollar serves as the national currency.
Population
1,681
Area
260 km²
Density
6/km²
World Rank
#240
General Information
- Capital
- Alofi
- Region
- Oceania
- Subregion
- Polynesia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Languages
- English, Niuean
- Currencies
- New Zealand dollar ($)
- Calling Code
- +683
- Top-Level Domain
- .nu
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC-11:00
Population Details
- Total Population
- 1,681
- Land Area
- 260 km²
- Population Density
- 6 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- +0.88%
- Annual Growth
- +15 people
- Daily Growth
- +0 people
- World Population Share
- 0.00%
- Coordinates
- -19.03°, -169.87°
Global Population Share
Population Projections (2026-2050)
Near-zero growth suggests that Niue 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 | 1,681 |
| 2030 | 1,741 |
| 2035 | 1,817 |
| 2040 | 1,896 |
| 2045 | 1,978 |
| 2050 | 2,063 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Niue?
The population of Niue is approximately 1,681 as of 2026, making it #240 in the world by population.
What is the capital of Niue?
The capital of Niue is Alofi.
What languages are spoken in Niue?
The main languages spoken in Niue are English, Niuean.
How big is Niue?
Niue covers an area of 260 km² with a population density of 6 people per km².
Is Niue growing or shrinking?
Niue is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 15 people annually.
What is the life expectancy in Niue?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for Niue.
What is the GDP per capita of Niue?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for Niue.