Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -1.75 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Northern Mariana Islands, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Northern Mariana Islands recorded -1.75 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.0% on the previous year and down 46.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Northern Mariana Islands peaked at 13.42 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -3.26 % change on previous year, in 2010.
Northern Mariana Islands ranks 229th of 233 countries on this measure, 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 Northern Mariana Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 12.83 % change on previous year | +48.6% |
| 1973 | 11.49 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 1974 | 8.37 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 1975 | 3 % change on previous year | -64.2% |
| 1976 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1977 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1978 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 11.44 % change on previous year | +405.4% |
| 1982 | 13.42 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1983 | 12.13 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1984 | 11.07 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1985 | 10.15 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1986 | 9.35 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1987 | 8.67 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1988 | 8.07 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1989 | 7.52 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1990 | 6.96 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -56.3% |
| 1992 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1993 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 1.7 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +161.7% |
| 1997 | 10.07 % change on previous year | +125.6% |
| 1998 | 8.9 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1999 | 7.9 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2000 | 7.07 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2001 | 0.5589 % change on previous year | -92.1% |
| 2002 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -393.6% |
| 2003 | -1.91 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2004 | -2.15 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2005 | -2.38 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 2006 | -2.58 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 2007 | -2.78 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2008 | -2.96 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2009 | -3.12 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2010 | -3.26 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2011 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 2012 | -0.6155 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 2013 | -0.7821 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 2014 | -1.01 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 2015 | -1.19 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 2016 | -1.36 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 2017 | -1.52 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 2018 | -1.69 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 2019 | -1.84 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 2020 | -2.03 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 2021 | -0.4534 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2022 | -1.86 % change on previous year | +310.2% |
| 2023 | -1.98 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2024 | -2.08 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2025 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.96 % change on previous year | 2.17 % change on previous year | 12.83 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 9.41 % change on previous year | 2.26 % change on previous year | 13.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.83 % change on previous year | 1.68 % change on previous year | 10.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.19 % change on previous year | -3.12 % change on previous year | 7.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.44 % change on previous year | -3.26 % change on previous year | -0.6155 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.69 % change on previous year | -2.08 % change on previous year | -0.4534 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Northern Mariana Islands
- 226 Moldova -1.44 % change on previous year compare
- 227 American Samoa -1.6 % change on previous year compare
- 228 Tuvalu -1.68 % change on previous year compare
- 230 Greece -1.75 % change on previous year compare
- 231 Marshall Islands -3.32 % change on previous year compare
- 232 Cook Islands -3.41 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Northern Mariana Islands
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population density 90.51 (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6398 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1,869 (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.592 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.269 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.269 (2100)
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per capita 0.0001 thousands per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Northern Mariana Islands?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Northern Mariana Islands was -1.75 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Northern Mariana Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 13.42 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Northern Mariana Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.26 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Northern Mariana Islands rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Northern Mariana Islands ranks 229th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Northern Mariana Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Mariana 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
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.