Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Kiribati
Kiribati: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population was 125.67 1000 No in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
125.67 1000 No
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
184th
of 226 countries
All-time high
125.67 1000 No
in 2050
All-time low
3.63 1000 No
in 1950
Years of data
101
1950–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Kiribati, 1950–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
Kiribati recorded 125.67 1000 No for population - est. & proj. — urban population in 2050. That is the highest value across all 101 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population in Kiribati peaked at 125.67 1000 No in 2050 and was at its lowest, 3.63 1000 No, in 1950.
Kiribati ranks 184th of 226 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Kiribati, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.63 1000 No | — |
| 1951 | 3.85 1000 No | +5.9% |
| 1952 | 4.09 1000 No | +6.1% |
| 1953 | 4.34 1000 No | +6.3% |
| 1954 | 4.62 1000 No | +6.3% |
| 1955 | 4.91 1000 No | +6.4% |
| 1956 | 5.23 1000 No | +6.5% |
| 1957 | 5.57 1000 No | +6.4% |
| 1958 | 5.92 1000 No | +6.4% |
| 1959 | 6.31 1000 No | +6.5% |
| 1960 | 6.72 1000 No | +6.5% |
| 1961 | 7.15 1000 No | +6.4% |
| 1962 | 7.61 1000 No | +6.4% |
| 1963 | 8.09 1000 No | +6.4% |
| 1964 | 8.59 1000 No | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 9.12 1000 No | +6.1% |
| 1966 | 9.66 1000 No | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 10.22 1000 No | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 10.8 1000 No | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 11.5 1000 No | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 12.33 1000 No | +7.2% |
| 1971 | 13.19 1000 No | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 14.08 1000 No | +6.8% |
| 1973 | 15.01 1000 No | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 15.75 1000 No | +4.9% |
| 1975 | 16.33 1000 No | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 16.94 1000 No | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 17.57 1000 No | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 18.22 1000 No | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 18.74 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 19.16 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 19.56 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 19.97 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 20.4 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 20.89 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 21.47 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 22.16 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 22.95 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 23.77 1000 No | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 24.59 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 25.34 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 26 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 26.58 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 27.14 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 27.7 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 28.3 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 29.5 1000 No | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 31.07 1000 No | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 32.73 1000 No | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 34.46 1000 No | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 36.26 1000 No | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 37.33 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 37.99 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 38.68 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 39.41 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 40.21 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 41.5 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 43.21 1000 No | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 44.99 1000 No | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 46.81 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 48.65 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 50.48 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 52.33 1000 No | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 54.19 1000 No | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 56.08 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 58.02 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 60 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 62 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 64.01 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 66.04 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 68.07 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 70.1 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 72.13 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 74.16 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 76.18 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 78.19 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2026 | 80.19 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2027 | 82.17 1000 No | +2.5% |
| 2028 | 84.13 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2029 | 86.07 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2030 | 87.99 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2031 | 89.9 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2032 | 91.78 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2033 | 93.65 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2034 | 95.51 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2035 | 97.36 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2036 | 99.21 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2037 | 101.05 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2038 | 102.89 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2039 | 104.73 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2040 | 106.58 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2041 | 108.42 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2042 | 110.29 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2043 | 112.18 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2044 | 114.09 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2045 | 116 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2046 | 117.93 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2047 | 119.86 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2048 | 121.79 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2049 | 123.73 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2050 | 125.67 1000 No | +1.6% |
Kiribati compared with similar countries
- Kiribati's 125.67 1000 No is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,793 1000 No, 1% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Kiribati's 125.67 1000 No is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 541.53 1000 No, 23% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.85 1000 No | 3.63 1000 No | 6.31 1000 No | 10 |
| 1960s | 8.95 1000 No | 6.72 1000 No | 11.5 1000 No | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.82 1000 No | 12.33 1000 No | 18.74 1000 No | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.49 1000 No | 19.16 1000 No | 24.59 1000 No | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.88 1000 No | 25.34 1000 No | 34.46 1000 No | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.64 1000 No | 36.26 1000 No | 46.81 1000 No | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.18 1000 No | 48.65 1000 No | 66.04 1000 No | 10 |
| 2020s | 77.14 1000 No | 68.07 1000 No | 86.07 1000 No | 10 |
| 2030s | 96.41 1000 No | 87.99 1000 No | 104.73 1000 No | 10 |
| 2040s | 115.09 1000 No | 106.58 1000 No | 123.73 1000 No | 10 |
| 2050s | 125.67 1000 No | 125.67 1000 No | 125.67 1000 No | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kiribati
- 181 Netherlands Antilles (former) 181.48 1000 No compare
- 182 Curaçao 166.56 1000 No compare
- 183 Vanuatu 163.02 1000 No compare
- 185 Barbados 114.42 1000 No compare
- 186 Pacific Islands Trust Territory 104.31 1000 No compare
- 187 United States Virgin Islands 86.82 1000 No compare
More work & labour data for Kiribati
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0018 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0172 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0133 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1524 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.56 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 52.42 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 112.49 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 110.16 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 222.65 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population in Kiribati?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population in Kiribati was 125.67 1000 No in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Kiribati?
- The highest recorded value was 125.67 1000 No in 2050.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Kiribati?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.63 1000 No in 1950.
- How does Kiribati rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population?
- Kiribati ranks 184th out of 226 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population rising or falling in Kiribati?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kiribati data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, by sex and urban/rural. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1. Population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision from the UN Population Division. 2. Urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision from the UN Population Division.