Annual change in population in Tokelau
Tokelau: Annual change in population was 112 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Tokelau, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Tokelau is 112 people, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 28.7% on the previous year and up 64.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Tokelau peaked at 136 people in 2019 and was at its lowest, -74 people, in 2005.
Tokelau ranks 185th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15.22 people | -29 people | 48 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 4.6 people | -50 people | 56 people | 10 |
| 1970s | -11 people | -56 people | 11 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.7 people | -11 people | 39 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.2 people | -5 people | 27 people | 10 |
| 2000s | -24.7 people | -74 people | 22 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.1 people | -29 people | 136 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 96.5 people | 73 people | 114 people | 4 |
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More population data for Tokelau
- Number of children under 5, by world region 227 people (2100)
- Population density 438.5 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 2.61 live births per woman (2023)
- Natural population growth rate vs. median age 1.4% (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 2.61 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.56 children per women (2023)
- Children per woman vs. Natural population growth 1.4% (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 2.61 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Tokelau?
- Annual change in population in Tokelau was 112 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Tokelau?
- The highest recorded value was 136 people in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Tokelau?
- The lowest recorded value was -74 people in 2005.
- How does Tokelau rank for annual change in population?
- Tokelau ranks 185th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Tokelau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tokelau data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.