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Population

12,025 people (2025)

Total GDP

$196.0M (2026)

GDP Per capita

$12,730 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.703 (124.)

About Nauru

Nauru is world's smallest island nation with phosphate mining heritage creating environmental challenges. The country has no official capital with government buildings scattered across island. Nauruan culture emphasizes traditional fishing, community values, and Pacific Island heritage.

The nation has tropical climate with coral island geography and limited resources. Nauru has parliamentary republic with economic challenges from mining depletion. The country has fishing, limited agriculture, and international aid reliance.

Yaren district serves as de facto capital with government facilities. Nauru has environmental restoration challenges from phosphate mining. The country has Nauruan and English as official languages.

Traditional Nauruan culture includes fishing traditions, oral histories, and island customs. The nation has Christian majority with traditional practices integration. Nauruan cuisine features fish, coconut, and imported foods due to limited agriculture.

The population is 12,500 with environmental concerns and economic challenges. Nauru offers Pacific isolation, mining heritage, and island resilience in smallest nation.

Economic Indicators

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Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
19.1%
0-14
18.1%
9.6%
15-24
8.7%
14.5%
25-44
13.8%
6.6%
45-64
6.6%
1.1%
65+
1.9%
Male
Female
%50.9 (6.118)
%49.1 (5.907)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 20.663 +0.16% 1033.2
2090 20.242 +0.3% 1012.1
2080 19.500 +0.49% 975
2070 18.401 +0.67% 920
2060 17.142 +0.75% 857.1
2050 15.758 +1.01% 787.9
2040 14.039 +1.27% 702
2030 12.521 +0.96% 626
2025 NOW 12.025 +0.65% 601.3
2020 11.643 +0.48% 582.1
2015 10.954 +1.97% 547.7
2010 10.043 +0.27% 502.1
2005 10.049 -0.11% 502.4
2000 10.168 -0.19% 508.4
1995 10.165 +0.28% 508.2
1990 9.622 +2.47% 481.1
1985 8.551 +2.08% 427.6
1980 7.649 +2.42% 382.4
1975 6.987 +0.92% 349.4
1970 6.710 +1.96% 335.5
1965 5.832 +5.75% 291.6
1960 4.607 +3.44% 230.4
1955 3.885 +2.78% 194.2
1950 3.407 - 170.3

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