Key facts about Nauru
Nauru has a population of about 12,025 (2025), and its capital is Yaren District.
In 2025, the population grew by 0.7%, and 100% of people lived in urban areas. The currency is the Australian dollar (AUD), and the official languages are English and Nauruan.
In Nauru, standard time is UTC+12:00, traffic drives on the left and the international calling code is +674.
Nauru's gross domestic product (GDP) was $176 million in 2025, or $14,640 per person. It exported $108.7 million and imported $182.5 million of goods and services in 2025, so trade equaled 165% of GDP.
| Capital | Yaren District |
|---|---|
| Population (2025) | 12,025 |
| Land area (2024) | 21 km² (8 sq mi) |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Official languages | English, Nauruan |
| Time zone (standard) | UTC+12:00 |
| Calling code | +674 |
| Internet domain | .nr |
| Drives on the | left |
| GDP (2025) | $176 million |
| GDP per person (2025) | $14,640 |
Nauru's GDP grew from $97.5 million in 2016 to $176 million in 2025, while the population went from 11,150 to 12,025. The largest one-year rise was in 2022, up 21%. Divided by population, that is about $8,748 per person in 2016 and $14,640 in 2025.
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| Year | GDP (current US$) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176 million | 12,025 |
| 2024 | $167.8 million | 11,947 |
| 2023 | $161.5 million | 11,875 |
| 2022 | $180.7 million | 11,801 |
| 2021 | $149.3 million | 11,709 |
| 2020 | $124.7 million | 11,643 |
| 2019 | $125.2 million | 11,587 |
| 2018 | $131 million | 11,477 |
| 2017 | $109.4 million | 11,324 |
| 2016 | $97.54 million | 11,150 |