Tuvalu Population
East Asia & Pacific · 217th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
9,329
The population of Tuvalu is about 9,329 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 9,362 for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Tuvalu is ranked 217th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 1.37% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 9,781. Since 1960 (5,598) it has grown by 67%. Population density is 360 people per square kilometre. 65% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
9,362
Yearly change
−1.37%
World rank
217th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
360/km²
Land area
26 km²
Life expectancy
67.3 yrs
Births per woman
3.17
GDP per capita
$6,041
GDP
$0.1B
Population of Tuvalu, 1960–2050
Tuvalu population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,598 | — | 215 |
| 1970 | 5,663 | +0.57% | 218 |
| 1980 | 7,366 | +2.53% | 283 |
| 1990 | 8,798 | +1.57% | 338 |
| 2000 | 9,544 | +0.51% | 367 |
| 2010 | 10,614 | +1.46% | 408 |
| 2020 | 10,399 | −1.72% | 400 |
| 2024 | 9,646 | −1.73% | 371 |
| 2026proj. | 9,362 | −1.37% | 360 |
| 2030proj. | 9,047 | −0.62% | 348 |
| 2040proj. | 9,140 | +0.51% | 352 |
| 2050proj. | 9,781 | +0.69% | 376 |
Tuvalu vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 18,994 times as many people as Tuvalu. Bangladesh is 3.8 times more densely populated.
Tuvalu population: questions and answers
What is the population of Tuvalu in 2026?
About 9,362 (9,362), based on World Bank projections.
Is Tuvalu's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 1.37% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Tuvalu?
About 360 people per km², with a land area of 26 km².
What will the population of Tuvalu be in 2050?
About 9,781 on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Tuvalu?
Funafuti.
What is the life expectancy in Tuvalu?
67.3 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.