Tuvalu
Country statistics · 1990–present
Tuvalu at a Glance
Tuvalu is home to 9,646 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $7,496, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 67.3 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 9,646 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 22.0 and a death rate of 9.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 12.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 123 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Tuvalu is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $75 million (2029 IMF projection). At $7,496 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.0% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 67.3 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,724 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 100.0% (2022), reflecting near-universal literacy. Access to safe drinking water reaches 8.7% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.