Tuvalu's population is projected to be 12,217 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,362 | -1.69% | 230 |
| 2025 | 9,492 | -1.81% | 230 |
| 2020 | 10,399 | -1.72% | 230 |
| 2019 | 10,581 | -1.58% | 229 |
| 2018 | 10,751 | -1.09% | 229 |
| 2017 | 10,869 | -0.56% | 229 |
| 2015 | 10,963 | 0.65% | 228 |
| 2010 | 10,614 | 1.32% | 228 |
| 2005 | 9,940 | 0.82% | 229 |
| 2000 | 9,544 | 0.56% | 229 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,362 | -1.69% | 230 |
| 2032 | 8,988 | -0.59% | 230 |
| 2037 | 9,014 | 0.06% | 230 |
| 2042 | 9,246 | 0.51% | 230 |
| 2047 | 9,575 | 0.7% | 229 |
| 2052 | 9,914 | 0.7% | 229 |
| 2057 | 10,226 | 0.62% | 228 |
| 2062 | 10,542 | 0.61% | 228 |
| 2067 | 10,855 | 0.59% | 228 |
| 2072 | 11,191 | 0.61% | 228 |
As of 2026, Tuvalu has a total population of 9,362, ranking as the 230th most populous nation in the world.
Tuvalu represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.02% of Oceania's population.
Tuvalu has a population density of 312.1 people per km² (approximately 808.2 per mi²), making it the 44th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Tuvalu is Tuvaluan (97%) , followed by Tuvaluan/I-Kiribati (1.6%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Tuvalu, comprising 92.7% of the population.
