Population growth rate, by level of development in Tonga
Tonga: Population growth rate, by level of development was -0.0% in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Population growth rate, by level of development in Tonga, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2100, population growth rate, by level of development in Tonga stood at -0.0%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 148.1% on the previous year and down 110.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate, by level of development in Tonga peaked at 0.4% in 2071 and was at its lowest, -0.4%, in 2025.
That places Tonga 78th out of 236 countries with data for 2100, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | -0.4% | -0.4% | -0.2% | 6 |
| 2030s | 0.0% | -0.2% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2050s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2060s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2070s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2080s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2090s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2100s | -0.0% | -0.0% | -0.0% | 1 |
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More population data for Tonga
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 163.72 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6,812 people (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.1 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.1 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.1 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 3.13 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 3.05 children per women (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 24.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 3.13 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rate, by level of development in Tonga?
- Population growth rate, by level of development in Tonga was -0.0% in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2071.
- What is the lowest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4% in 2025.
- How does Tonga rank for population growth rate, by level of development?
- Tonga ranks 78th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population growth rate, by level of development rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 110.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate, by level of development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The annual rate at which the population is growing, expressed as a percentage. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.