Population of Niue

As of May 2026, the population of Niue is 1.9 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 4 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.10%. The median age of the population has decreased in recent years, rising from 35.4 years in 2016 to 35.3 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 71.7 years and population density is 7.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Niue peaked in 2019, reaching around 2.24% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.21% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 115 in 1964 to nearly 4 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Niue, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 67.2 years in 2006 to 71.7 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 4 years over the past 2 decades.