Oceania · YarenNauru· by the numbers
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Nauru's population is 12,025 (2025) — the 216th-largest in the world and the 13th-largest in Oceania, growing by about 78 people a year.
Nauru Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Nauru in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Nauru's Population Growth
Yes — Nauru's population rose by 78 people (+0.65%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.3 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Nauru Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Nauru Located?
- Capital
- Yaren
- Currency
- Dollar (AUD)
- Language(s)
- NA, English
- Region
- East Asia & Pacific
- Continent
- 14 countries in Oceania →
- Land area
- 20 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 21 km²
- Borders
- none (island nation)
No land borders.
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What is the population of Nauru?
Nauru's population is 12,025 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #216 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Nauru?
12,025 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Nauru's population density?
601.3 people per km², based on a land area of 20 km².
What is Nauru ranked in population worldwide?
#216 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Nauru?
62.3 years on average (2024) — 60.4 for men, 64.2 for women.
What is Nauru's GDP?
$176M, ranking #185 of 186 economies we track — $14,640 per capita.
Why is Nauru's population so small?
Nauru ranks #216 of 217 by population, with 12,025 people (2025) — one of the smallest populations we track, a small island nation with a correspondingly small land area.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport