What is the Population of Nauru?

The flag of Nauru has a dark blue field with a thin yellow horizontal band across the center and a large white twelve-pointed star beneath the horizontal band on the hoist side of the field.
Population of Nauru 11,680

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Nauru has a population of approximately 11,680 people, making it the 194th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 21 km², the population density is roughly 556 people per km².

Population11,680
Population rank194th of 196
Share of world populationless than 0.01%
Area21 km²
Population density556 / km²
DemonymNauruan

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Population of Nauru — FAQ

What is the population of Nauru?

The population of Nauru is approximately 11,680 (12,000) based on the latest available data.

What is the population of Nauru in 2026?

As of 2026, the estimated population of Nauru is approximately 11,680 people. Nauru is the 194th most populated country in our dataset.

How many people live in Nauru?

Approximately 11,680 people live in Nauru, making it the 194th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.

How does Nauru rank by population?

Nauru is the 194th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.

What is the population density of Nauru?

Nauru has a population density of roughly 556 people per km², based on a land area of 21 km².

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