Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Cook Islands
Cook Islands: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -3.41 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Cook Islands, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Cook Islands stood at -3.41 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 677.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Cook Islands peaked at 3.17 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -3.91 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Cook Islands 232nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Cook Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1973 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -253.6% |
| 1974 | -2.98 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 1975 | -3.27 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 1976 | -3.5 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1977 | -3.36 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1978 | -0.2843 % change on previous year | -91.5% |
| 1979 | -0.397 % change on previous year | +39.6% |
| 1980 | -0.4042 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1981 | -0.5129 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 1982 | -0.5269 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1983 | -0.991 % change on previous year | +88.1% |
| 1984 | -1.2 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 1985 | -1.31 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1986 | -1.39 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1987 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -179.7% |
| 1989 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 0.7757 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 1994 | 0.6101 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 1995 | 0.4987 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 0.5414 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 0.2973 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 1998 | -2.91 % change on previous year | -1078.2% |
| 1999 | -3.26 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2000 | -3.72 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 2001 | -3.91 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2002 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 0.4755 % change on previous year | -112.2% |
| 2004 | 0.3199 % change on previous year | -32.7% |
| 2005 | 0.3521 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 0.3641 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 0.6201 % change on previous year | +70.3% |
| 2008 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +411.7% |
| 2009 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 3 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 2013 | -0.2488 % change on previous year | -109.4% |
| 2014 | -0.3855 % change on previous year | +54.9% |
| 2015 | -0.4382 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2016 | -0.5488 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 2017 | -0.753 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 2018 | -2.55 % change on previous year | +238.4% |
| 2019 | -2.74 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 2020 | -2.9 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2021 | -3.13 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2022 | -2.76 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2023 | -3.29 % change on previous year | +19.3% |
| 2024 | -3.52 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2025 | -3.41 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.41 % change on previous year | -3.5 % change on previous year | 2.01 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.5574 % change on previous year | -1.39 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0132 % change on previous year | -3.26 % change on previous year | 1.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.313 % change on previous year | -3.91 % change on previous year | 3.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1068 % change on previous year | -2.74 % change on previous year | 3.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.17 % change on previous year | -3.52 % change on previous year | -2.76 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cook Islands
- 229 Northern Mariana Islands -1.75 % change on previous year compare
- 230 Greece -1.75 % change on previous year compare
- 231 Marshall Islands -3.32 % change on previous year compare
- 233 Saint Martin (French part) -4.8 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Cook Islands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4399 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4399 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3917 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 1.52 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.367 (2100)
- Population density 33.01 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 335 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.367 (2100)
- Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Cook Islands?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Cook Islands was -3.41 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Cook Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 3.17 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Cook Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.91 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Cook Islands rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Cook Islands ranks 232nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cook Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 677.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cook Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.