Press Release - Population Census 2006


Highlights

A preliminary Count of the 2006 population Census showed Tonga's population grew by 3.4% over the past 10 years.

  • The Statistics Department is pleased to release the preliminary count of 101,134 persons living in the kingdom during the Census night of 30 November 2006, according to the Census of Population and Hosuing conducted by the department. This count represents an increase of 3.4% from the total population of 97,784 in 1996 Census or an annual growth of 0.34%. This total comprised of 51,197 males or (50.6%) and 49,937 females or (49.4%).

  • This Census preliminary count shows the distribution of the country's population by island division as follows;

    Division Population % of Total Population
    Tongatapu 71,260 70
    Vava'u 15,485 15
    Ha'apai 7,572 7
    'Eua 5,165 5
    Niuas 1,652 2
    Kingdom of Tonga 101,134 100

  • Tongatapu has recorded a predominant share of 70% of the total population, followed by Vava’u (15%), Ha’apai (7%), ‘Eua (5%) and the Niuas (2%).


  • The population growth over the past 10 years by island division, Tongatapu and ‘Eua show the population growths of 6% and 5% respectively between 1996 and 2006, where as Vava’u, Ha’apai and the Niuas contribute negative growths of 2%, 7% and 18% respectively between the same period.


  • The above figures are subject to minor adjustments, once the data are confirmed and processed. Further enquiries about this release be directed to the department or Tel. 23 300.


    • Statistics Department
    21 December 2006    .

    Contact person. Viliami Fifita