Population growth rates in Northern Mariana Islands

Northern Mariana Islands: Population growth rates was -2.1 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
-2.1
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
227th
of 229 countries
All-time high
12.59
in 1981
All-time low
-4.8
in 1969
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Population growth rates in Northern Mariana Islands, 1950–2023

-5051015195019862023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population growth rates in Northern Mariana Islands is -2.1, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 108.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population growth rates in Northern Mariana Islands peaked at 12.59 in 1981 and was at its lowest, -4.8, in 1969.

That places Northern Mariana Islands 227th out of 229 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 2.02 1.29 2.68 10
1960s 1.24 -4.8 3.42 10
1970s 5.37 2.15 12.07 10
1980s 9.4 6.73 12.59 10
1990s 4.68 1.67 9.59 10
2000s -2.25 -3.32 0.557 10
2010s -1.33 -2.05 -0.617 10
2020s -1.61 -2.1 -0.454 4

Countries ranked near Northern Mariana Islands

  1. 224 Tuvalu -1.8 compare
  2. 225 Vatican -1.82 compare
  3. 226 Greece -2.08 compare
  4. 228 Marshall Islands -3.32 compare
  5. 229 Saint Martin (French Part) -5.4 compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is population growth rates in Northern Mariana Islands?
Population growth rates in Northern Mariana Islands was -2.1 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest population growth rates recorded in Northern Mariana Islands?
The highest recorded value was 12.59 in 1981.
What is the lowest population growth rates recorded in Northern Mariana Islands?
The lowest recorded value was -4.8 in 1969.
How does Northern Mariana Islands rank for population growth rates?
Northern Mariana Islands ranks 227th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is population growth rates rising or falling in Northern Mariana Islands?
Over the last ten years it is down 108.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern Mariana Islands data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Population growth rates
Source
Our World in Data
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CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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