Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 23.15 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
23.15 thousands
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
213th
of 233 countries
All-time high
41.16 thousands
in 2001
All-time low
2.69 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 25-64 years in Northern Mariana Islands, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 25-64 years in Northern Mariana Islands is 23.15 thousands, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in Northern Mariana Islands peaked at 41.16 thousands in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2.69 thousands, in 1970.
Northern Mariana Islands ranks 213th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Northern Mariana Islands, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.69 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 3 thousands | +11.4% |
| 1972 | 3.51 thousands | +17.2% |
| 1973 | 4.06 thousands | +15.5% |
| 1974 | 4.52 thousands | +11.4% |
| 1975 | 4.74 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1976 | 5 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 5.27 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 5.54 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 5.84 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 6.14 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 6.92 thousands | +12.7% |
| 1982 | 8.01 thousands | +15.8% |
| 1983 | 9.27 thousands | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 10.74 thousands | +15.8% |
| 1985 | 12.38 thousands | +15.3% |
| 1986 | 14.2 thousands | +14.7% |
| 1987 | 16.19 thousands | +14.1% |
| 1988 | 18.36 thousands | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 20.7 thousands | +12.8% |
| 1990 | 23.23 thousands | +12.2% |
| 1991 | 24.22 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 24.63 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 25 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 25.3 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 25.55 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 26.39 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 29.01 thousands | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 32.15 thousands | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 35.8 thousands | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 39.98 thousands | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 41.16 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 40.92 thousands | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 40.4 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 39.6 thousands | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 38.57 thousands | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 37.35 thousands | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 36.01 thousands | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 34.57 thousands | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 33.06 thousands | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 31.45 thousands | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 30.66 thousands | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 30.16 thousands | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 29.68 thousands | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 29.21 thousands | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 28.81 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 28.42 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 28.07 thousands | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 27.7 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 27.29 thousands | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 26.8 thousands | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 26.45 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 25.68 thousands | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 24.84 thousands | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 23.95 thousands | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 23.15 thousands | -3.3% |
Northern Mariana Islands compared with similar countries
- Northern Mariana Islands's 23.15 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,666 thousands, 1% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Northern Mariana Islands's 23.15 thousands is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 559.65 thousands, 4% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.42 thousands | 2.69 thousands | 5.84 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.29 thousands | 6.14 thousands | 20.7 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.13 thousands | 23.23 thousands | 35.8 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.16 thousands | 33.06 thousands | 41.16 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.15 thousands | 27.29 thousands | 31.45 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.15 thousands | 23.15 thousands | 26.8 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Northern Mariana Islands
- 210 Saint Kitts and Nevis 26.76 thousands compare
- 211 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 25.69 thousands compare
- 212 British Virgin Islands 24.89 thousands compare
- 214 Liechtenstein 21.74 thousands compare
- 215 American Samoa 21.64 thousands compare
- 216 Gibraltar 20.71 thousands compare
More population data for Northern Mariana Islands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6398 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.592 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 90.51 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1,869 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.3% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years in Northern Mariana Islands?
- Population aged 25-64 years in Northern Mariana Islands was 23.15 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Northern Mariana Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 41.16 thousands in 2001.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Northern Mariana Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.69 thousands in 1970.
- How does Northern Mariana Islands rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- Northern Mariana Islands ranks 213th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in Northern Mariana Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Mariana Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release