What is population density in Niue?

Population density in Niue was 9.25 people per km² in 2100, according to HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest population density recorded in Niue?

The highest recorded value was 20.24 people per km² in 1967.

What is the lowest population density recorded in Niue?

The lowest recorded value was 6.83 people per km² in 2011.

How does Niue rank for population density?

Niue ranks 219th out of 234 countries with data for 2100.

Is population density rising or falling in Niue?

Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Niue data come from?

The figures come from HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Population density. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Population density in Niue

Name: Population density in Niue
Creator: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Niue: Population density was 9.25 people per km² in 2100. ▼ Falling

Latest (2100)

9.25 people per km²

Change on year

up 0.3%

World rank

219th

of 234 countries

All-time high

20.24 people per km²

in 1967

All-time low

6.83 people per km²

in 2011

Years of data

151

1950–2100

Population density in Niue, 1950–2100

Source: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people per km².

Analysis

In 2100, population density in Niue stood at 9.25 people per km².

The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population density in Niue peaked at 20.24 people per km² in 1967 and was at its lowest, 6.83 people per km², in 2011.

Niue ranks 219th of 234 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 151 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	17.91 people per km²	17.38 people per km²	18.56 people per km²	10
1960s	19.63 people per km²	18.64 people per km²	20.24 people per km²	10
1970s	16.89 people per km²	14.13 people per km²	19.74 people per km²	10
1980s	11.34 people per km²	9.76 people per km²	13.65 people per km²	10
1990s	8.99 people per km²	8.22 people per km²	9.64 people per km²	10
2000s	7.29 people per km²	6.93 people per km²	7.95 people per km²	10
2010s	6.91 people per km²	6.83 people per km²	6.98 people per km²	10
2020s	7.08 people per km²	7.01 people per km²	7.13 people per km²	10
2030s	7.26 people per km²	7.15 people per km²	7.39 people per km²	10
2040s	7.52 people per km²	7.4 people per km²	7.62 people per km²	10
2050s	7.76 people per km²	7.65 people per km²	7.89 people per km²	10
2060s	8.11 people per km²	7.92 people per km²	8.32 people per km²	10
2070s	8.58 people per km²	8.37 people per km²	8.78 people per km²	10
2080s	8.96 people per km²	8.83 people per km²	9.07 people per km²	10
2090s	9.18 people per km²	9.07 people per km²	9.23 people per km²	10
2100s	9.25 people per km²	9.25 people per km²	9.25 people per km²	1

Countries ranked near Niue

216 Uruguay 12.83 people per km² compare
217 Kazakhstan 12.47 people per km² compare
218 French Guiana 9.36 people per km² compare
220 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 8.83 people per km² compare
221 Russia 7.72 people per km² compare
222 Namibia 7.16 people per km² compare

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More population data for Niue

Population growth rate, by level of development 0.1% (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 135 people (2100)
World population growth 0.1% (2100)
Natural population growth rate -0.1% (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 2.51 live births per woman (2023)
Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 2.51 live births per woman (2023)
Children per woman vs. Natural population growth -0.1% (2023)
Natural population growth rate vs. median age -0.1% (2023)
Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 2.51 live births per woman (2023)
Birth rate by women's age group 16.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)

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Frequently asked questions

What is population density in Niue?: Population density in Niue was 9.25 people per km² in 2100, according to HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest population density recorded in Niue?: The highest recorded value was 20.24 people per km² in 1967.
What is the lowest population density recorded in Niue?: The lowest recorded value was 6.83 people per km² in 2011.
How does Niue rank for population density?: Niue ranks 219th out of 234 countries with data for 2100.
Is population density rising or falling in Niue?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Niue data come from?: The figures come from HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Population density. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Population density
Unit: people per km²
Source: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 235 places, 68,610 data points, 1000–2100
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Population per square kilometer by country, available from 10,000 BCE to 2100, based on data and estimates from different sources.