Tonga Population
East Asia & Pacific · 192nd most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
103,168
The population of Tonga is about 103,168 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 103 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Tonga is ranked 192nd of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.43% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 105 thousand. Since 1960 (66 thousand) it has grown by 56%. Population density is 143 people per square kilometre. 21% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
103 thousand
Yearly change
−0.43%
World rank
192nd
Share of world
0.00%
Density
143/km²
Land area
720 km²
Life expectancy
73.1 yrs
Births per woman
3.10
GDP per capita
$6,547
GDP
$0.7B
Population of Tonga, 1960–2050
Tonga population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 66,170 | — | 92 |
| 1970 | 84,401 | +1.83% | 117 |
| 1980 | 97,769 | +0.23% | 136 |
| 1990 | 99,700 | +0.30% | 138 |
| 2000 | 102,677 | +0.62% | 143 |
| 2010 | 107,400 | +0.18% | 149 |
| 2020 | 105,704 | +0.03% | 147 |
| 2024 | 104,175 | −0.40% | 145 |
| 2026proj. | 103,291 | −0.43% | 143 |
| 2030proj. | 102,072 | −0.20% | 142 |
| 2040proj. | 102,565 | +0.19% | 142 |
| 2050proj. | 105,195 | +0.21% | 146 |
Tonga vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1,722 times as many people as Tonga. Bangladesh is 9.5 times more densely populated.
Tonga population: questions and answers
What is the population of Tonga in 2026?
About 103,291 (103 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Tonga's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.43% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Tonga?
About 143 people per km², with a land area of 720 km².
What will the population of Tonga be in 2050?
About 105 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Tonga?
Nukuʻalofa.
What is the life expectancy in Tonga?
73.1 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.