Cook Islands is a country in Oceania, known for its lagoon atolls and Polynesian culture. It has a population of nearly 13 thousand, making it the 226th largest country in the world. Its capital is Avarua. Cook Islands has a tourism-based economy with offshore financial services.
Cook Islands's population structure shows a slightly lower male to female ratio of 0.95 to 1, with a median male age of 37.84 years old and a median female age of 40.31 years old. The highest concentration of adults under 75 years old is in the 18 and 19 year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 28 and 29 year-old age groups.
Data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
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| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ |
|---|---|
| Aitutaki | 1,776 |
| Kiikii-Tupapa-Maraerenga | 1,749 |
| Nikao-Panama | 1,487 |
| Titikaveka | 1,276 |
| Ruaau-Arerenga | 1,199 |
| Matavera | 1,018 |
| Avatiu-Ruatonga-Atupa | 974 |
| Avarua | 974 |
| Ngatangiia | 795 |
| Murienua | 794 |