Tonga

Kingdom of Tonga

"A Pacific island kingdom known for its coral reefs, royal heritage, and traditional Polynesian culture."

Polynesia
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Nuku'alofa

-21.13°, -175.20°

Official Languages

English, Tongan

Population

104.6K

Total Area

747 km²

Population Density

140.02 people per km²

Currency

Tongan paʻanga

T$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#181
104,597

Population-0.4%

2023
#103
72.89

Life Expectancy

2023
#187
23.2%

Urban Population

2023
#53
3.13

Fertility Rate

2023
#134
58.5%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#186
$518.18M

GDP-2.3%

2022
#114
$4.93K

GDP per Capita

2022
#92
3.2%

Inflation

2024
#19
2.2%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#16
27.1

Gini Index

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Tonga

What is the capital of Tonga?

Tonga's capital city is Nuku'alofa.

What is the population of Tonga?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Tonga is approximately 104.6K people. This makes it the 181st most populous country out of 193 states.

How large is Tonga?

Tonga spans a total area of approximately 747 square kilometers (288.42 square miles).

Which continent is Tonga in?

Tonga is located in Oceania, specifically within the Polynesia subregion.

What is the GDP of Tonga?

According to estimates from 2022, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Tonga is approximately $518.18M USD. This ranks Tonga as the 186th largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.