Tokelau
Tokelau
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%
As a microstate in Polynesia, Tokelau is home to just 2.6k people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Despite covering only 12 km², the territory records a density of 217 people per km². Its capital is Fakaofo, and official languages include English, Samoan, and Tokelauan, while the New Zealand dollar serves as the national currency.
Population
2,608
Area
12 km²
Density
217/km²
World Rank
#236
General Information
- Capital
- Fakaofo
- Region
- Oceania
- Subregion
- Polynesia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Languages
- English, Samoan, Tokelauan
- Currencies
- New Zealand dollar ($)
- Calling Code
- +690
- Top-Level Domain
- .tk
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC+13:00
Population Details
- Total Population
- 2,608
- Land Area
- 12 km²
- Population Density
- 217 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- +0.88%
- Annual Growth
- +23 people
- Daily Growth
- +0 people
- World Population Share
- 0.00%
- Coordinates
- -9.00°, -172.00°
Global Population Share
Population Projections (2026-2050)
Near-zero growth suggests that Tokelau 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 | 2,608 |
| 2030 | 2,700 |
| 2035 | 2,819 |
| 2040 | 2,942 |
| 2045 | 3,069 |
| 2050 | 3,200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tokelau?
The population of Tokelau is approximately 2,608 as of 2026, making it #236 in the world by population.
What is the capital of Tokelau?
The capital of Tokelau is Fakaofo.
What languages are spoken in Tokelau?
The main languages spoken in Tokelau are English, Samoan, Tokelauan.
How big is Tokelau?
Tokelau covers an area of 12 km² with a population density of 217 people per km².
Is Tokelau growing or shrinking?
Tokelau is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 23 people annually.
What is the life expectancy in Tokelau?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for Tokelau.
What is the GDP per capita of Tokelau?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for Tokelau.