Population of Tuvalu

As of May 2025, the population of Tuvalu is 11.6 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 89 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.76%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 23.9 years in 2015 to 25.1 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 65.4 years and population density is 385.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Tuvalu peaked in 1976, reaching around 4.55% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.77% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 315 in 1978 to nearly 89 in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In Tuvalu, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 63.8 years in 2005 to 65.4 years in 2025, representing an increase of almost 2 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 8.2 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Funafuti, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 4.5 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: