What is the Population of Tuvalu?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Tuvalu has a population of approximately 10,643 people, making it the 195th 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 26 km², the population density is roughly 409 people per km².
| Population | 10,643 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 195th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 26 km² |
| Population density | 409 / km² |
| Demonym | Tuvaluan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tuvalu | 10,643 | 195th |
| San Marino | 34,132 | 192nd |
| Palau | 16,733 | 193rd |
| Nauru | 11,680 | 194th |
| Vatican City | 882 | 196th |
Tuvalu in context
- Tuvalu covers 26 km², making it the 193rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Tuvalu has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 10,643 people, Tuvalu holds about 3.4% of the population of Polynesia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Tuvalu is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Tuvalu — FAQ
What is the population of Tuvalu?
The population of Tuvalu is approximately 10,643 (11,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Tuvalu in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Tuvalu at approximately 10,643 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Tuvalu is the 195th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Tuvalu?
Approximately 10,643 people live in Tuvalu, making it the 195th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Tuvalu rank by population?
Tuvalu is the 195th 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 Tuvalu?
Tuvalu has a population density of roughly 409 people per km², based on a land area of 26 km².
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