Cook Islands
- Capital:
- Avarua
- Continent:
- Oceania
- Region(s):
- Polynesia
- Largest Cities:
- Aitutaki, Kiikii-Tupapa-Maraerenga, Nikao-Panama
- Abbreviation:
- COK
12,826
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
12,826
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Cook Islandss' population is projected to be 7,997 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12,826 | -3.32% | 226 |
| 2025 | 13,263 | -3.25% | 226 |
| 2020 | 15,643 | -3.01% | 225 |
| 2019 | 16,129 | -2.81% | 225 |
| 2018 | 16,596 | -2.65% | 225 |
| 2017 | 17,047 | -1.64% | 225 |
| 2015 | 17,446 | 0.55% | 225 |
| 2010 | 16,976 | 2.33% | 225 |
| 2005 | 15,132 | -0.93% | 225 |
| 2000 | 15,854 | -2.27% | 224 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12,826 | -3.32% | 226 |
| 2032 | 11,056 | -2.32% | 228 |
| 2037 | 10,261 | -1.48% | 229 |
| 2042 | 9,799 | -0.92% | 229 |
| 2047 | 9,511 | -0.6% | 230 |
| 2052 | 9,210 | -0.64% | 230 |
| 2057 | 8,850 | -0.79% | 230 |
| 2062 | 8,508 | -0.78% | 230 |
| 2067 | 8,272 | -0.56% | 230 |
| 2072 | 8,166 | -0.26% | 230 |
As of 2026, Cook Islands has a total population of 12,826, ranking as the 226th most populous nation in the world.
Cook Islands represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.03% of Oceania's population.
Cook Islands has a population density of 53.4 people per km² (approximately 138.4 per mi²), making it the 160th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026