Northern Mariana Islandss' population is projected to be 41,929 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42,914 | -1.79% | 215 |
| 2025 | 43,541 | -1.74% | 215 |
| 2020 | 47,528 | -1.25% | 212 |
| 2019 | 48,129 | -1.93% | 212 |
| 2018 | 49,077 | -1.76% | 212 |
| 2017 | 49,959 | -1.6% | 212 |
| 2015 | 51,514 | -0.97% | 211 |
| 2010 | 54,091 | -2.8% | 211 |
| 2005 | 62,354 | -1.82% | 207 |
| 2000 | 68,356 | 7.25% | 205 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42,914 | -1.79% | 215 |
| 2032 | 41,600 | -0.41% | 216 |
| 2037 | 41,831 | 0.11% | 216 |
| 2042 | 42,408 | 0.27% | 216 |
| 2047 | 42,733 | 0.15% | 216 |
| 2052 | 42,696 | -0.02% | 216 |
| 2057 | 42,282 | -0.19% | 216 |
| 2062 | 41,575 | -0.34% | 215 |
| 2067 | 41,243 | -0.16% | 215 |
| 2072 | 41,283 | 0.02% | 215 |
As of 2026, Northern Mariana Islands has a total population of 42,914, ranking as the 215th most populous nation in the world.
Northern Mariana Islands has a net population change of approximately -2 people per day, driven by 1 births, 1 deaths, and net emigration of 2 people.
Northern Mariana Islands represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.09% of Oceania's population.
Northern Mariana Islands has a population density of 93.3 people per km² (approximately 241.6 per mi²), making it the 120th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 84.3% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
