Population (Our World) in Kiribati
Kiribati: Population (Our World) was 132,540 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
132,540
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
194th
of 239 countries
All-time high
132,540
in 2023
All-time low
17,876
in 1800
Years of data
224
1800–2023
Population in Kiribati, 1800–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Kiribati is 132,540, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 224 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Kiribati peaked at 132,540 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17,876, in 1800.
That places Kiribati 194th out of 239 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.
Population (Our World) in Kiribati, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 17,876 | — |
| 1801 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 17,876 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 17,893 | +0.1% |
| 1820 | 17,928 | +0.2% |
| 1821 | 17,980 | +0.3% |
| 1822 | 18,050 | +0.4% |
| 1823 | 18,137 | +0.5% |
| 1824 | 18,224 | +0.5% |
| 1825 | 18,312 | +0.5% |
| 1826 | 18,401 | +0.5% |
| 1827 | 18,490 | +0.5% |
| 1828 | 18,579 | +0.5% |
| 1829 | 18,669 | +0.5% |
| 1830 | 18,759 | +0.5% |
| 1831 | 18,850 | +0.5% |
| 1832 | 18,941 | +0.5% |
| 1833 | 19,032 | +0.5% |
| 1834 | 19,124 | +0.5% |
| 1835 | 19,217 | +0.5% |
| 1836 | 19,309 | +0.5% |
| 1837 | 19,403 | +0.5% |
| 1838 | 19,496 | +0.5% |
| 1839 | 19,591 | +0.5% |
| 1840 | 19,685 | +0.5% |
| 1841 | 19,780 | +0.5% |
| 1842 | 19,876 | +0.5% |
| 1843 | 19,972 | +0.5% |
| 1844 | 20,068 | +0.5% |
| 1845 | 20,165 | +0.5% |
| 1846 | 20,263 | +0.5% |
| 1847 | 20,361 | +0.5% |
| 1848 | 20,459 | +0.5% |
| 1849 | 20,558 | +0.5% |
| 1850 | 20,657 | +0.5% |
| 1851 | 20,795 | +0.7% |
| 1852 | 20,933 | +0.7% |
| 1853 | 21,072 | +0.7% |
| 1854 | 21,212 | +0.7% |
| 1855 | 21,353 | +0.7% |
| 1856 | 21,494 | +0.7% |
| 1857 | 21,637 | +0.7% |
| 1858 | 21,780 | +0.7% |
| 1859 | 21,924 | +0.7% |
| 1860 | 22,069 | +0.7% |
| 1861 | 22,216 | +0.7% |
| 1862 | 22,362 | +0.7% |
| 1863 | 22,510 | +0.7% |
| 1864 | 22,659 | +0.7% |
| 1865 | 22,809 | +0.7% |
| 1866 | 22,959 | +0.7% |
| 1867 | 23,111 | +0.7% |
| 1868 | 23,263 | +0.7% |
| 1869 | 23,417 | +0.7% |
| 1870 | 23,571 | +0.7% |
| 1871 | 23,726 | +0.7% |
| 1872 | 23,882 | +0.7% |
| 1873 | 24,039 | +0.7% |
| 1874 | 24,197 | +0.7% |
| 1875 | 24,357 | +0.7% |
| 1876 | 24,517 | +0.7% |
| 1877 | 24,678 | +0.7% |
| 1878 | 24,840 | +0.7% |
| 1879 | 25,003 | +0.7% |
| 1880 | 25,167 | +0.7% |
| 1881 | 25,332 | +0.7% |
| 1882 | 25,498 | +0.7% |
| 1883 | 25,665 | +0.7% |
| 1884 | 25,833 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 26,002 | +0.7% |
| 1886 | 26,172 | +0.7% |
| 1887 | 26,343 | +0.7% |
| 1888 | 26,515 | +0.7% |
| 1889 | 26,688 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 26,862 | +0.7% |
| 1891 | 27,038 | +0.7% |
| 1892 | 27,214 | +0.7% |
| 1893 | 27,392 | +0.7% |
| 1894 | 27,570 | +0.6% |
| 1895 | 27,750 | +0.7% |
| 1896 | 27,931 | +0.7% |
| 1897 | 28,112 | +0.6% |
| 1898 | 28,295 | +0.7% |
| 1899 | 28,479 | +0.7% |
| 1900 | 28,664 | +0.6% |
| 1901 | 28,851 | +0.7% |
| 1902 | 29,038 | +0.6% |
| 1903 | 29,227 | +0.7% |
| 1904 | 29,416 | +0.6% |
| 1905 | 29,607 | +0.6% |
| 1906 | 29,799 | +0.6% |
| 1907 | 29,992 | +0.6% |
| 1908 | 30,187 | +0.7% |
| 1909 | 30,382 | +0.6% |
| 1910 | 30,579 | +0.6% |
| 1911 | 30,777 | +0.6% |
| 1912 | 30,976 | +0.6% |
| 1913 | 31,176 | +0.6% |
| 1914 | 31,378 | +0.6% |
| 1915 | 31,580 | +0.6% |
| 1916 | 31,784 | +0.6% |
| 1917 | 31,990 | +0.6% |
| 1918 | 32,144 | +0.5% |
| 1919 | 32,299 | +0.5% |
| 1920 | 32,455 | +0.5% |
| 1921 | 32,612 | +0.5% |
| 1922 | 32,770 | +0.5% |
| 1923 | 32,928 | +0.5% |
| 1924 | 33,087 | +0.5% |
| 1925 | 33,247 | +0.5% |
| 1926 | 33,408 | +0.5% |
| 1927 | 33,569 | +0.5% |
| 1928 | 33,731 | +0.5% |
| 1929 | 33,894 | +0.5% |
| 1930 | 34,058 | +0.5% |
| 1931 | 34,222 | +0.5% |
| 1932 | 34,388 | +0.5% |
| 1933 | 34,554 | +0.5% |
| 1934 | 34,721 | +0.5% |
| 1935 | 34,889 | +0.5% |
| 1936 | 35,057 | +0.5% |
| 1937 | 35,227 | +0.5% |
| 1938 | 35,397 | +0.5% |
| 1939 | 35,568 | +0.5% |
| 1940 | 35,740 | +0.5% |
| 1941 | 35,912 | +0.5% |
| 1942 | 36,086 | +0.5% |
| 1943 | 36,260 | +0.5% |
| 1944 | 36,435 | +0.5% |
| 1945 | 36,611 | +0.5% |
| 1946 | 36,788 | +0.5% |
| 1947 | 36,966 | +0.5% |
| 1948 | 37,144 | +0.5% |
| 1949 | 37,437 | +0.8% |
| 1950 | 37,871 | +1.2% |
| 1951 | 38,644 | +2.0% |
| 1952 | 39,449 | +2.1% |
| 1953 | 40,285 | +2.1% |
| 1954 | 41,151 | +2.1% |
| 1955 | 42,062 | +2.2% |
| 1956 | 43,009 | +2.3% |
| 1957 | 43,992 | +2.3% |
| 1958 | 45,005 | +2.3% |
| 1959 | 46,061 | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 47,177 | +2.4% |
| 1961 | 48,347 | +2.5% |
| 1962 | 49,562 | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 50,812 | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 52,106 | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 53,452 | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 54,449 | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 55,016 | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 55,545 | +1.0% |
| 1969 | 56,380 | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 57,530 | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 58,672 | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 59,796 | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 60,839 | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 61,235 | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 61,011 | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 60,683 | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 60,285 | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 59,878 | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 60,192 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 61,170 | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 62,137 | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 63,146 | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 64,183 | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 65,245 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 66,510 | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 68,079 | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 69,749 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 71,445 | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 73,164 | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 74,872 | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 76,385 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 77,655 | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 78,853 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 80,033 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 81,251 | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 82,637 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 84,161 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 85,672 | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 87,139 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 88,632 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 90,350 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 92,281 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 94,189 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 96,096 | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 98,045 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 100,028 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 102,081 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 104,235 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 106,479 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 108,717 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 110,660 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 112,293 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 113,847 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 115,339 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 116,826 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 118,488 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 120,288 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 122,097 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 123,928 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 126,110 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 128,387 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 130,483 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 132,540 | +1.6% |
Kiribati compared with similar countries
- Kiribati's 132,540 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.20 million, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Kiribati's 132,540 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.38 million, 10% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 17,876 | 17,876 | 17,876 | 10 |
| 1810s | 17,878 | 17,876 | 17,893 | 10 |
| 1820s | 18,277 | 17,928 | 18,669 | 10 |
| 1830s | 19,172 | 18,759 | 19,591 | 10 |
| 1840s | 20,119 | 19,685 | 20,558 | 10 |
| 1850s | 21,286 | 20,657 | 21,924 | 10 |
| 1860s | 22,738 | 22,069 | 23,417 | 10 |
| 1870s | 24,281 | 23,571 | 25,003 | 10 |
| 1880s | 25,922 | 25,167 | 26,688 | 10 |
| 1890s | 27,664 | 26,862 | 28,479 | 10 |
| 1900s | 29,516 | 28,664 | 30,382 | 10 |
| 1910s | 31,468 | 30,579 | 32,299 | 10 |
| 1920s | 33,170 | 32,455 | 33,894 | 10 |
| 1930s | 34,808 | 34,058 | 35,568 | 10 |
| 1940s | 36,538 | 35,740 | 37,437 | 10 |
| 1950s | 41,753 | 37,871 | 46,061 | 10 |
| 1960s | 52,285 | 47,177 | 56,380 | 10 |
| 1970s | 60,012 | 57,530 | 61,235 | 10 |
| 1980s | 66,483 | 61,170 | 73,164 | 10 |
| 1990s | 80,866 | 74,872 | 87,139 | 10 |
| 2000s | 97,242 | 88,632 | 106,479 | 10 |
| 2010s | 116,248 | 108,717 | 123,928 | 10 |
| 2020s | 129,380 | 126,110 | 132,540 | 4 |
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More population data for Kiribati
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7128 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0327 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 188.57 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.43 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4909 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.006 (2100)
- Population density 274.88 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 14,189 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Kiribati?
- Population in Kiribati was 132,540 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population recorded in Kiribati?
- The highest recorded value was 132,540 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Kiribati?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,876 in 1800.
- How does Kiribati rank for population?
- Kiribati ranks 194th out of 239 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population rising or falling in Kiribati?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kiribati data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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