Population of Tuvalu

As of August 2026, the population of Tuvalu is 9.4 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 116 in the last year, representing a decline of 1.37%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 23.9 years in 2016 to 24.1 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 67.6 years and population density is 312.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Tuvalu peaked in 1974, reaching around 5.08% annually, but has since declined to approximately -1.24% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 296 in 1974 to nearly -116 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Tuvalu, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 64.2 years in 2006 to 67.6 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Tuvalu

The cities of Tuvalu are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 10.1 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Funafuti, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 6.3 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Senala Village, Funafuti with 1.1 thousand and Alapi Village, Funafuti with 1 thousand.

These are the 12 most populous cities in Tuvalu: