Northern Mariana Islands Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Northern Mariana Islands's population density was 95.2 in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Northern Mariana Islands's population density stood at 95.2 in 2025, a decline of +2.9 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.2 by 2025. Northern Mariana Islands ranked 111th globally.
Northern Mariana Islands’ population density has been on a long‑term decline, falling from an all‑time peak of 148.60 persons per square kilometre in 2000 to a trough of 95.22 in 2025, the lowest figure recorded over the 34‑year series and placing the territory at rank 111 globally. The earliest observation in 1991 was 96.51, indicating that the recent trough is only slightly below the initial level and reflects a gradual out‑migration and modest natural decrease rather than a sharp shock. By comparison, Timor‑Leste recorded a slightly higher density of 96.17, while Brunei Darussalam stood at 88.70, underscoring the relative modesty of the Northern Mariana Islands’ density within the Pacific region. The downward trajectory suggests that, absent significant policy shifts to attract residents or substantial changes in fertility, the territory’s density is likely to remain near the current low‑mid‑90s range in the near future.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 93.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 95.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.2 | −2.9 | #111 |
| 2023 | 98.1 | −2.0 | #110 |
| 2022 | 100.2 | −2.0 | #112 |
| 2021 | 102.1 | −1.2 | #113 |
| 2020 | 103.3 | −1.3 | #114 |
| 2019 | 104.6 | −2.1 | #116 |
| 2018 | 106.7 | −1.9 | #121 |
| 2017 | 108.6 | −1.8 | #124 |
| 2016 | 110.4 | −1.6 | #124 |
| 2015 | 112.0 | −1.4 | #126 |
| 2014 | 113.4 | −1.3 | #127 |
| 2013 | 114.7 | −1.0 | #129 |
| 2012 | 115.7 | −0.8 | #129 |
| 2011 | 116.5 | −1.1 | #128 |
| 2010 | 117.6 | −2.7 | #128 |
Analysis
Northern Mariana Islands's population density was 95.2 in 2025, a decline of −2.9 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 95.2 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Mariana Islands's population density was 95.2 in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
Northern Mariana Islands's population density peaked at 148.6 in 2000.
The lowest population density in Northern Mariana Islands was 95.2 in 2025.
Northern Mariana Islands ranks 111th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Northern Mariana Islands's population density is projected to reach 95.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Northern Mariana Islands in 2025 was 95.2. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_northern-mariana-islands_population-density,
title = {Northern Mariana Islands Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/northern-mariana-islands/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}