The Naurus and their languages, Naurus, exhibit Melanesian, Micronesian and Polynesian features.
Nauri and English are official languages. Almost all Naurus understand English, which is also the main written language and is used in the administration.
The majority of the residents are Naurus but around a quarter of the population comes from other parts of the South Sea and there are also small groups of Chinese, Europeans, Australians and Filipinos.
- COUNTRYAAH.COM: Key populations estimated size and data of Nauru, including population density of how many people per square mile. Also included are facts for population and language.
FACTS – POPULATION AND LANGUAGE
Population
persons of mixed Melanese, Micronesian and Polynesian origin are in the majority; minorities of other South Sea residents as well as small groups of Europeans and Chinese
Number of residents
13 649 (2017)
Number of residents per square kilometer
682 (2017)
Percentage of residents in the cities
100.0 percent (2017)
POPULATION GROWTH
4.5 percent (2017)
Language
Nauri and English are official languages.