Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Tonga
Tonga: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -1.18 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Tonga, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Tonga recorded -1.18 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of down 391.5% on the previous year and up 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Tonga peaked at 6.28 % change on previous year in 1951 and was at its lowest, -3.67 % change on previous year, in 2017.
That places Tonga 117th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 3.32 % change on previous year | 0.8573 % change on previous year | 6.28 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -0.5078 % change on previous year | -1.46 % change on previous year | 0.853 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.7044 % change on previous year | -2.36 % change on previous year | 0.9322 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.05 % change on previous year | -2.5 % change on previous year | -0.2029 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.41 % change on previous year | -3.4 % change on previous year | -0.2288 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4559 % change on previous year | -1.96 % change on previous year | 1.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.3 % change on previous year | -3.67 % change on previous year | -1.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.09 % change on previous year | -2.15 % change on previous year | 0.4046 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 114 Jordan -1.11 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Iraq -1.12 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Kenya -1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Ghana -1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Tanzania, United Republic of -1.22 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Suriname -1.24 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Tonga
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 131.22 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8047 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3365 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.013 (2100)
- Population density 163.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6,812 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.013 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.8047 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.9268 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -0.9268 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Tonga?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Tonga was -1.18 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 6.28 % change on previous year in 1951.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.67 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Tonga rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Tonga ranks 117th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.