Tonga's population is projected to be 117,772 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103,291 | -0.42% | 199 |
| 2025 | 103,742 | -0.37% | 199 |
| 2020 | 105,704 | 0.03% | 198 |
| 2019 | 105,669 | 0.1% | 198 |
| 2018 | 105,567 | 0.2% | 198 |
| 2017 | 105,356 | -0.16% | 199 |
| 2015 | 106,095 | -0.24% | 198 |
| 2010 | 107,400 | 0.33% | 197 |
| 2005 | 105,671 | 0.58% | 197 |
| 2000 | 102,677 | 0.48% | 197 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103,291 | -0.42% | 199 |
| 2032 | 101,838 | -0.21% | 199 |
| 2037 | 101,997 | 0.03% | 199 |
| 2042 | 103,041 | 0.2% | 199 |
| 2047 | 104,502 | 0.28% | 198 |
| 2052 | 105,620 | 0.21% | 198 |
| 2057 | 106,704 | 0.2% | 198 |
| 2062 | 108,111 | 0.26% | 197 |
| 2067 | 109,879 | 0.33% | 197 |
| 2072 | 111,831 | 0.35% | 197 |
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Rural has a metropolitan area population of 80,590, comprising 78.02%% of Tonga's total population.
As of 2026, Tonga has a total population of 103,291, ranking as the 199th most populous nation in the world.
Tonga has a net population change of approximately -2 people per day, driven by 6 births, 2 deaths, and net emigration of 6 people.
Tonga represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.22% of Oceania's population.
Tonga has a population density of 143.5 people per km² (approximately 371.6 per mi²), making it the 87th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Tonga is Tongan (96.5%) , followed by Other (European, Fijian, Samoan, Indian, Chinese, Other Pacific Islander, Other Asian, Other) (3.5%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Tonga, comprising 63.9% of the population.
