Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tonga
Tonga: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.3899 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.3899 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
198th
of 233 countries
All-time high
2.58 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-0.5726 % change on previous year
in 2017
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tonga, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Tonga recorded -0.3899 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 6.5% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tonga peaked at 2.58 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -0.5726 % change on previous year, in 2017.
Tonga ranks 198th 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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1973 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1974 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +55.7% |
| 1976 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1978 | 0.5702 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 1979 | 0.4216 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 1980 | 0.2782 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 1981 | 0.1833 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 1982 | 0.1012 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 1983 | 0.0439 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 1984 | -0.0061 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 1985 | -0.0112 % change on previous year | +83.3% |
| 1986 | -0.001 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 1987 | 0.0551 % change on previous year | -5500.1% |
| 1988 | 0.6906 % change on previous year | +1153.0% |
| 1989 | 0.5166 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1990 | 0.3608 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 1991 | 0.236 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 1992 | 0.1573 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 1993 | 0.097 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1994 | 0.064 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 1995 | 0.0619 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 0.0549 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1997 | 0.0469 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1998 | 0.7468 % change on previous year | +1492.9% |
| 1999 | 0.672 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 0.6272 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 0.6106 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 0.5797 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 0.5532 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2004 | 0.5837 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 0.5784 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 0.5637 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 0.5379 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 0.3529 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2009 | 0.1983 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 2010 | 0.1428 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2011 | 0.2246 % change on previous year | +57.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0921 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 2013 | -0.2964 % change on previous year | -421.9% |
| 2014 | -0.4147 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 2015 | -0.4604 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 2016 | -0.5039 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2017 | -0.5726 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 0.2557 % change on previous year | -144.6% |
| 2019 | 0.145 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 2020 | 0.0502 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0142 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
| 2022 | -0.4191 % change on previous year | -3052.9% |
| 2023 | -0.4294 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2024 | -0.4169 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2025 | -0.3899 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.71 % change on previous year | 0.4216 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.185 % change on previous year | -0.0112 % change on previous year | 0.6906 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2497 % change on previous year | 0.0469 % change on previous year | 0.7468 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5186 % change on previous year | 0.1983 % change on previous year | 0.6272 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1388 % change on previous year | -0.5726 % change on previous year | 0.2557 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2652 % change on previous year | -0.4294 % change on previous year | 0.0502 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
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- 197 Cuba -0.3782 % change on previous year compare
- 199 Dominica -0.4461 % change on previous year compare
- 200 Slovakia -0.4642 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Hong Kong -0.4889 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Tonga
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.4068 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5565 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 131.22 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8047 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3365 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.013 (2100)
- Population density 163.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6,812 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tonga?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Tonga was -0.3899 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 2.58 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.5726 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Tonga rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Tonga ranks 198th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.