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Nauru
14,055
Population nowvs
Cook Islands
19,234
Population nowAs of 2026, Nauru has a population of about 14,055 while Cook Islands has about 19,234 — a difference of 5,179 people. Cook Islands is growing faster (1.25% per year).
| Nauru | Metric | Cook Islands |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25% | Growth rate / yr | 1.25% |
| 19.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 6.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 6.0 |
| 669.4 | Density / km² | 81.5 |
| 50.5% | Male % | 51.2% |
| 92.0% | Literacy % | 98.0% |
| 28.0% | Smoking % | 25.0% |
| 60.8 | Life expectancy | 71.1 |