Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru
Nauru: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.8385 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru stood at -0.8385 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 850.8% on the previous year and down 134.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru peaked at 7.21 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -3.62 % change on previous year, in 1975.
Nauru ranks 133rd of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -2.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -3.03 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 1973 | -3.24 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1974 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1975 | -3.62 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1976 | -3.27 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1977 | -3.3 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1978 | -2.59 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | 2.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 4.81 % change on previous year | +117.2% |
| 1982 | 6.62 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 1983 | 7.21 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1984 | 5.68 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1985 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1986 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 5.06 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 1993 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -64.2% |
| 1994 | -0.2561 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 1995 | -0.6536 % change on previous year | +155.2% |
| 1996 | -0.9868 % change on previous year | +51.0% |
| 1997 | -1.31 % change on previous year | +32.3% |
| 1998 | -1.44 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 1999 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2000 | -1.51 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2001 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2002 | -1.35 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2003 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2004 | -1.59 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 2005 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2006 | -1.65 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2007 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2008 | -0.9179 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 2009 | -0.0281 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 2010 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -4801.3% |
| 2011 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +61.7% |
| 2012 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 2013 | 3.63 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 2015 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 2017 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2018 | 0.8409 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 2019 | 0.0463 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 2020 | 1.71 % change on previous year | +3598.3% |
| 2021 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2022 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 0.5988 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 2024 | -0.0882 % change on previous year | -114.7% |
| 2025 | -0.8385 % change on previous year | +850.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -2.8 % change on previous year | -3.62 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.01 % change on previous year | 2.22 % change on previous year | 7.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9793 % change on previous year | -1.44 % change on previous year | 5.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.26 % change on previous year | -1.65 % change on previous year | -0.0281 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.95 % change on previous year | 0.0463 % change on previous year | 3.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6682 % change on previous year | -0.8385 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More population data for Nauru
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1598 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2049)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1598 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.05 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 14.7 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5419 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2823 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.179 (2100)
- Population density 1,034 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1,413 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru?
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru was -0.8385 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 7.21 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.62 % change on previous year in 1975.
- How does Nauru rank for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Nauru ranks 133rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 134.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Population aged 14 years or younger UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.