Urban population as a share of total population

23.2 (%) in 2023

In 2023, urban population for Tonga was 23.2 %. Urban population of Tonga increased from 20.3 % in 1974 to 23.2 % in 2023 growing at an average annual rate of 0.27%.

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Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.

Date Value Change, %
2023 23.2 0.15%
2022 23.1 0.09%
2021 23.1 0.02%
2020 23.1 -0.03%
2019 23.1 -0.10%
2018 23.1 -0.16%
2017 23.2 -0.23%
2016 23.2 -0.23%
2015 23.3 -0.23%
2014 23.3 -0.23%
2013 23.4 -0.23%
2012 23.4