South Tarawa's 2024 population is now estimated at 69,710. In 1978, the population of South Tarawa was 17,921.
Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 69,710 |
| 2020 | 63,439 |
| 2015 | 56,388 |
| 2010 | 50,182 |
| 1978 | 17,921 |
Year | Population | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 17,921 | 0% | |
| 2010 | 50,182 | 3.27% | 32,261 |
| 2015 | 56,388 | 2.36% | 6,206 |
| 2020 | 63,439 | 2.38% | 7,051 |
| 2024 | 69,710 | 2.38% |