Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tokelau
Tokelau: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 4.36 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tokelau, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tokelau is 4.36 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and up 371.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tokelau peaked at 8.31 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -4.61 % change on previous year, in 2006.
Tokelau ranks 3rd of 233 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tokelau, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -3.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -3.02 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 1973 | 0.061 % change on previous year | -102.0% |
| 1974 | 0.1828 % change on previous year | +199.8% |
| 1975 | -0.3041 % change on previous year | -266.4% |
| 1976 | -0.061 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 1977 | 0.5495 % change on previous year | -1000.6% |
| 1978 | 0.6679 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 1979 | 0.5428 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1980 | -0.12 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 1981 | -0.1201 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 0.0601 % change on previous year | -150.1% |
| 1983 | 0.2404 % change on previous year | +299.8% |
| 1984 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +947.5% |
| 1985 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 1986 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 0.4499 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 1988 | -0.8959 % change on previous year | -299.1% |
| 1989 | -0.452 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 1990 | 0.1135 % change on previous year | -125.1% |
| 1991 | 0.2834 % change on previous year | +149.7% |
| 1992 | 0.5088 % change on previous year | +79.5% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | -0.3375 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | -0.0564 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 1.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 1 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 2000 | 1.27 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 2001 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 0.8621 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2003 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -502.8% |
| 2004 | -3.65 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2005 | -4.14 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2006 | -4.61 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 2007 | -2.89 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2008 | 0.7762 % change on previous year | -126.9% |
| 2009 | 0.5777 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2010 | 0.8934 % change on previous year | +54.7% |
| 2011 | 0.4428 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 2012 | 1.32 % change on previous year | +198.7% |
| 2013 | 6.22 % change on previous year | +370.0% |
| 2014 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 2015 | -1.61 % change on previous year | -183.2% |
| 2016 | -1.87 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2017 | -0.5945 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 2018 | 8.31 % change on previous year | -1498.3% |
| 2019 | 7.34 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 7.2 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -41.4% |
| 2022 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2023 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +52.9% |
| 2024 | 4.74 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.5276 % change on previous year | -3.37 % change on previous year | 0.6679 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.5618 % change on previous year | -0.8959 % change on previous year | 2.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2702 % change on previous year | -0.3375 % change on previous year | 1.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.4 % change on previous year | -4.61 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.24 % change on previous year | -1.87 % change on previous year | 8.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.7 % change on previous year | 3.04 % change on previous year | 7.2 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tokelau
- 1 Oman 4.51 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Saudi Arabia 4.4 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Chad 4.31 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Syria 4.12 % change on previous year compare
- 6 United Arab Emirates 3.47 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Tokelau
- Population density 438.5 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.137 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4386 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 227 (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0709 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1821 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.6321 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1821 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.137 (2100)
- Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate 3.96 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tokelau?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tokelau was 4.36 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Tokelau?
- The highest recorded value was 8.31 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Tokelau?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.61 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Tokelau rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Tokelau ranks 3rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tokelau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 371.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tokelau 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.