Northern Mariana Islands Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Northern Mariana Islands's population growth was -2.34% in 2025, ranked 211th globally. This represents a 21.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Northern Mariana Islands's population growth stood at -2.34% in 2025, a decline of +0.41pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.34% by 2025. Northern Mariana Islands ranked 211th globally.
Northern Mariana Islands’ population has been shrinking, with the World Bank reporting a -2.34% annual change in 2025, the 211th fastest decline among all economies. The territory’s demographic trajectory spans 65 years, moving from a 2.92% increase in 1961 to an all‑time peak growth of 11.98% in 1982, before slipping to a trough of -4.68% in 1969. The recent negative rate follows a broader pattern of out‑migration and low fertility that mirrors the declines seen in other small Pacific jurisdictions such as Marshall Islands (-3.38%) and American Samoa (-2.03%). The post‑peak slowdown intensified after the late 1980s, and the current -2.34% figure suggests a persistent contraction rather than a temporary dip. Unless policies that attract residents or boost birth rates are introduced, the islands are likely to continue experiencing modest population loss in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -2.79% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -2.57% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -2.34% | - | - |
| 2025 | -2.34% | −0.41pp | #211 |
| 2024 | -1.93% | +0.12pp | #5 |
| 2023 | -2.05% | −0.11pp | #6 |
| 2022 | -1.94% | −0.77pp | #7 |
| 2021 | -1.16% | +0.09pp | #14 |
| 2020 | -1.26% | +0.69pp | #8 |
| 2019 | -1.95% | −0.17pp | #4 |
| 2018 | -1.78% | −0.17pp | #6 |
| 2017 | -1.62% | −0.17pp | #7 |
| 2016 | -1.45% | −0.17pp | #7 |
| 2015 | -1.28% | −0.18pp | #8 |
| 2014 | -1.11% | −0.21pp | #9 |
| 2013 | -0.90% | −0.20pp | #11 |
| 2012 | -0.70% | +0.20pp | #12 |
| 2011 | -0.90% | +1.36pp | #11 |
Analysis
Northern Mariana Islands's population growth was -2.34% in 2025, a decline of −0.41pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -2.34% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Mariana Islands's population growth was -2.34% in 2025. Ranked 211th globally. This represents a 21.0% decrease from the previous year.
Northern Mariana Islands's population growth peaked at 11.98% in 1982.
The lowest population growth in Northern Mariana Islands was -4.68% in 1969.
Northern Mariana Islands ranks 211th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Northern Mariana Islands's population growth is projected to reach -2.34% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Northern Mariana Islands in 2025 was -2.34%. This ranks 211th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_northern-mariana-islands_population-growth,
title = {Northern Mariana Islands Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/northern-mariana-islands/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}