Niue
Capital: Alofi
Population: 1,817
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Niue is a small island country in the South Pacific Ocean, located east of Tonga, south of Samoa, and west of the Cook Islands. It is one of the world’s largest coral islands and is known for its limestone cliffs, clear waters, and marine biodiversity. The capital is Alofi, and the island has a small population, with many Niueans living abroad, primarily in New Zealand, which Niue has free association with. While self-governing, Niue relies on New Zealand for defense and foreign affairs. The economy is based on tourism, fishing, agriculture, and remittances, with support from New Zealand aid. Niue is a member of regional organizations such as the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) but is not a United Nations member.
Growth Rate
-0.275
%
Fertility Rate
2.514
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
14.721
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
69.9
years
Total Population in Niue
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Niue.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
0
(+0.00)
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Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
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Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.