Niue

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Niue population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

1,000

Annual growth: -0.165%.

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Official population estimates

World population
1,000
Median age
35.7
Population growth rate (%)
-0.165 ▼ Population is declining

This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).

Key Facts

  • Continent: Oceania
Languages
Languages and linguistic groups
Religions
Religious composition
Cities
Major cities and urban areas
Administrative divisions
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Population
Population structure and dynamics

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
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Minority language
0
Working / administrative language
0

Niue is bilingual, using Niuean (Faka-Niue) and English. Niuean is central to cultural identity but faces declining use, especially among diaspora communities in New Zealand.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
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Largest share
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Number of religions
0

Niue has a very small resident population, with far more Niueans living abroad than on the island. Migration strongly shapes linguistic patterns, with English increasingly used.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
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Number of cities
0

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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