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Tuvalu
12,732
Population nowvs
Cook Islands
19,234
Population nowAs of 2026, Tuvalu has a population of about 12,732 while Cook Islands has about 19,234 — a difference of 6,502 people. Cook Islands is growing faster (1.25% per year).
| Tuvalu | Metric | Cook Islands |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25% | Growth rate / yr | 1.25% |
| 18.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 6.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 6.0 |
| 489.8 | Density / km² | 81.5 |
| 51.2% | Male % | 51.2% |
| 98.0% | Literacy % | 98.0% |
| 25.0% | Smoking % | 25.0% |
| 66.3 | Life expectancy | 71.1 |