Tuvalu Population Pyramid (2026)
Tuvalu has a population of 9,362 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 194th-largest population in the world and less than 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 33.0% of the population and people aged 65 and over 7.5%, with 105.0 males for every 100 females.
Tuvalu Demographics
Tuvalu has 9,362 people in 2026, up 65.3% from 5,663 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 104 (UN projection for 2026).
Under-15 share 33.0% — the 56th-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 24.1 — the 63rd-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Alpha — 26.8% (2,507)
All generations in Tuvalu →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Tuvalu's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Tuvalu has 105.0 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 230 (2.5% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:4,796
- Percentage:51.2%
Female Statistics
- Population:4,566
- Percentage:48.8%
- Ratio Format:1:0.952
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Tuvalu indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 192 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 248 | 24.4 | 3.28 | estimate |
| 2022 | 241 | 24.1 | 3.24 | estimate |
| 2023 | 226 | 23.1 | 3.21 | estimate |
| 2024 | 212 | 22.0 | 3.17 | projection |
| 2025 | 201 | 21.2 | 3.14 | projection |
| 2026 | 192 | 20.5 | 3.10 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (192 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Tuvalu's median age is 24.1 years
Half the population is younger than 24.1 years, half is older — indicating a very young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 989 | 10.6% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 1,054 | 11.3% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 1,043 | 11.1% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 871 | 9.3% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 708 | 7.6% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 648 | 6.9% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 629 | 6.7% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 535 | 5.7% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 438 | 4.7% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 384 | 4.1% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 427 | 4.6% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 508 | 5.4% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 428 | 4.6% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 324 | 3.5% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 168 | 1.8% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 110 | 1.2% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 62 | 0.7% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 32 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 6 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 0 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 0 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 3.10 children per woman and 20.5 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (9.4). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Tuvalu Total Fertility Rate: 3.10 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.28 | 24.4 | |
| 2022 | 3.24 | 24.1 | ↓0.04 |
| 2023 | 3.21 | 23.1 | ↓0.03 |
| 2024 | 3.17 | 22.0 | ↓0.04 |
| 2025 | 3.14 | 21.2 | ↓0.03 |
| 2026 | 3.10 | 20.5 | ↓0.04 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.97
Tuvalu's total fertility rate is 3.10 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Tuvalu ranks 51 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the highest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −42.8% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Tuvalu's population has increased by 96.5%.
The median age has increased from 22.7 in 1950 to 24.1 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Tuvalu's Demographics
Tuvalu has an expansive population pyramid — a broad base of children that narrows steadily toward older ages.
Children under 15 make up 33.0% of the population and people aged 65 and over 7.5%.
The largest five-year age band is 5–9, at 11.3% of the population, compared with 10.6% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Tuvalu's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Tuvalu's working-age share peaked in 1984 at 63.9% and is 59.6% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Tuvalu is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 3.10 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Tuvalu's median age changed by +0.2 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 9,362 |
| Male Population | 4,796(51.2%) |
| Female Population | 4,566(48.8%) |
| Median Age | 24.1 years |
| Sex Ratio | 105.0 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 3,086(33.0%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 5,574(59.5%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 702(7.5%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 68.0 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 55.4 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 12.6 |
| Pyramid Type | Expansive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Tuvalu
How long the average person in Tuvalu is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Tuvalu is projected to grow to 9,781 people by 2050 (+4.5% from 2026).
The median age rises from 24.1 in 2026 to 27.9 by 2050.
Tuvalu's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 30.1%, growing from 0.0 million in 1970 to 0.0 million by 1980
The median age increased by 2.8 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 9.2 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 5,663 to 7,367
- • Growth rate of 30.1% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 17.0 to 19.8 years (+2.8y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.3 points; under-15 share by −9.2 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Tuvalu
How does Tuvalu rank globally by population?
Tuvalu ranks 194th in the world by population with 9,362 people as of 2026.
What does Tuvalu's age structure reveal about its development?
Tuvalu's age structure — 33.0% under 15, 59.5% working-age (15–64) and 7.5% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with an expansive population pyramid. The median age is 24.1 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Tuvalu?
Tuvalu has 68.0 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Tuvalu experiencing a demographic dividend?
Tuvalu has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Tuvalu's working-age share peaked in 1984 at 63.9% and is 59.6% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Tuvalu's population?
Tuvalu has more males than females, with 105.0 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Tuvalu Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/tuvalu
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