What is the Population of Tonga?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Tonga has a population of approximately 100,179 people, making it the 185th 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 747 km², the population density is roughly 134 people per km².
| Population | 100,179 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 185th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 747 km² |
| Population density | 134 / km² |
| Demonym | Tongan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tonga | 100,179 | 185th |
| Grenada | 109,021 | 182nd |
| Micronesia | 105,564 | 183rd |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 103,603 | 184th |
| Andorra | 88,406 | 186th |
| Dominica | 67,408 | 187th |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 51,320 | 188th |
Tonga in context
- Tonga covers 747 km², making it the 176th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Tonga has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 100,179 people, Tonga holds about 31.7% of the population of Polynesia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Tonga is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Tonga — FAQ
What is the population of Tonga?
The population of Tonga is approximately 100,179 (100,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Tonga in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Tonga at approximately 100,179 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Tonga is the 185th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Tonga?
Approximately 100,179 people live in Tonga, making it the 185th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Tonga rank by population?
Tonga is the 185th 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 Tonga?
Tonga has a population density of roughly 134 people per km², based on a land area of 747 km².
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