Tokelau's population is projected to be 4,387 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,691 | 4.06% | 235 |
| 2025 | 2,608 | 4.15% | 235 |
| 2020 | 2,128 | 5.66% | 235 |
| 2019 | 2,014 | 7.24% | 235 |
| 2018 | 1,878 | 7.81% | 235 |
| 2017 | 1,742 | 3.88% | 236 |
| 2015 | 1,698 | 1.39% | 236 |
| 2010 | 1,585 | -0.57% | 236 |
| 2005 | 1,631 | -2.44% | 236 |
| 2000 | 1,845 | 0.82% | 236 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,691 | 4.06% | 235 |
| 2032 | 3,122 | 2.46% | 235 |
| 2037 | 3,387 | 1.64% | 234 |
| 2042 | 3,584 | 1.14% | 234 |
| 2047 | 3,745 | 0.88% | 234 |
| 2052 | 3,868 | 0.65% | 233 |
| 2057 | 3,994 | 0.64% | 231 |
| 2062 | 4,117 | 0.61% | 231 |
| 2067 | 4,235 | 0.57% | 231 |
| 2072 | 4,343 | 0.51% | 231 |
As of 2026, Tokelau has a total population of 2,691, ranking as the 235th most populous nation in the world.
Tokelau represents < 0.01% of the total global population and < 0.01% of Oceania's population.
Tokelau has a population density of 269.1 people per km² (approximately 697.0 per mi²), making it the 53rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 61.91% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
