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Cook Islands
19,231
Population nowvs
Tuvalu
12,733
Population nowAs of 2026, Cook Islands has a population of about 19,231 while Tuvalu has about 12,733 — a difference of 6,498 people. Tuvalu is growing faster (1.25% per year).
| Cook Islands | Metric | Tuvalu |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25% | Growth rate / yr | 1.25% |
| 18.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 6.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 6.0 |
| 81.5 | Density / km² | 489.8 |
| 51.2% | Male % | 51.2% |
| 98.0% | Literacy % | 98.0% |
| 25.0% | Smoking % | 25.0% |
| 71.1 | Life expectancy | 66.3 |