Nauru Statistics
Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
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
Demographic Distribution
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 |
