Tonga
Country statistics · 1990–present
Tonga at a Glance
Tonga is home to 104,175 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $8,119, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 73.1 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 104,175 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 23.0 and a death rate of 6.4 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 16.6 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 2,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Tonga is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $797 million (2029 IMF projection). At $8,119 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.3% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 73.1 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $358 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.5% (2023), reflecting near-universal literacy. 67.4% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 29.6% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.