Tonga is a Polynesian country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, archipelago consisting of 169 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Tonga was a British colony till 1970. According to tongastats, Tonga population in 2024 is estimated to be 111,403, covers country area of 748 sq km (289 sq mi), ranks one-hundred-ninety-first populous country in the world. Tonga capital and largest city is Nuku'alofa. Country code is TON, The official languages are English and Tonga.
Below table is the population of Tonga from 1960 to 2020:| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 61,574 |
| 1965 | 74,348 |
| 1970 | 84,344 |
| 1975 | 88,321 |
| 1980 | 92,966 |
| 1985 | 93,896 |
| 1990 | 95,069 |
| 1995 | 95,972 |
| 2000 | 97,962 |
| 2005 | 100,908 |
| 2010 | 103,981 |
| 2015 | 100,780 |
| 2020 | 105,697 |
Tonga population in 1960 is 61,574, by 1970 the population is increased by 22,770 totaling to 84,344, by 1980 the population is increased to 92,966, and by 1990 the total increase of 95,069 in 30 years from 1960 to 1990 resulting to 95,069. From 1990 to 2000, population increased to 97,962, and from 2000 to 2010 the population of Tonga increase by 6,019 with a change of 6.14 percent and increase of population from 2010 to 2020 by 1,716 with a change of 1.65 percent and make up to 105,697. Tonga population in 2023 is estimated to be 109,778, population in 2022 is estimated to be 100,352, Population of Tonga is estimated as 100,130.
According to tongastats, Tonga Population by Islands as on 2021. Tonga is a small archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, south of Samoa. It has 169 islands, 36 of them inhabited, the three main regions are Vavaʻu, Haʻapai, and Tongatapu. The largest island, Tongatapu, on which the capital city of Nukuʻalofa is located, covers 257 square kilometres (99 sq mi). Geologically islands have a limestone base formed from uplifted coral formations and others consist of limestone overlaying a volcanic base.
| Island | Male | Female | Total | Percent | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TONGA | 48,777 | 51,432 | 100,209 | 21,230 | |
| Tongatapu | 36,032 | 38,422 | 74,454 | 74% | 16,023 |
| Vava'u | 7,089 | 7,194 | 14,283 | 14% | 2,876 |
| Ha'apai | 2,676 | 2,743 | 5,419 | 5% | 846 |
| Eua | 2,406 | 2,497 | 4,903 | 5% | 1,087 |
| Ongo Niua | 574 | 576 | 1,150 | 1% | 398 |
Below list is the population of Tonga by districts:
| District | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongatapu | |||
| Kolofo'ou | 8,369 | 8,925 | 17,294 |
| Kolomotu'a | 8,096 | 8,730 | 16,826 |
| Vaini | 6,434 | 6,812 | 13,246 |
| Tatakamotonga | 3,468 | 3,748 | 7,216 |
| Lapaha | 3,633 | 3,720 | 7,353 |
| Nukunuku | 3,990 | 4,230 | 8,220 |
| Kolovai | 2,042 | 2,257 | 4,299 |
| Vava'u | |||
| Neiafu | 2,652 | 2,725 | 5,377 |
| Pangaimotu | 574 | 629 | 1,203 |
| Hahake | 1,082 | 1,095 | 2,177 |
| Leimatu'a | 1,467 | 1,406 | 2,873 |
| Hihifo | 986 | 1,008 | 1,994 |
| Motu | 328 | 331 | 659 |
| Ha'apai | |||
| Pangai | 980 | 1,059 | 2,039 |
| Foa | 675 | 692 | 1,367 |
| Lulunga | 326 | 334 | 660 |
| Mu'omu'a | 176 | 168 | 344 |
| Ha`ano | 234 | 222 | 456 |
| Uiha | 285 | 268 | 553 |
| Eua | |||
| Eua Motu’a | 1,369 | 1,402 | 2,771 |
| Eua Fo'ou | 1,037 | 1,095 | 2,132 |
| Ongo Niua | |||
| Niuatoputapu | 354 | 365 | 719 |
| Niuafo'ou | 220 | 211 | 431 |
| Total | 48,777 | 51,432 | 100,209 |
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