Area: 12.2 sq km
Population: 1 647 inhab. (estimate 2019)
Density: 135 inhab./sq km
Coordinates: lat. 8° S; long. 170° W
Capital:
Currency: New Zealand dollar (100 cents)
Internet: www.tokelau.org.nz (Government of Tokelau)
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Tokelau
Tokelau

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An archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, between the Phoenix Islands to the north and the Samoan Islands to the south, under New Zealand administration since 1948. It consists of the atolls of Fakaofo, Nukunonu and Atafu, while Swains Island (Olohenga) is part of the American Samoa Islands. Its single-chamber parliament has 20 members elected for three years. In 2006 and 2007, two self-government referendums failed to achieve the necessary majority.
Administrative division
Administrative division
Atoll | AREA | INHABITANTS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
Atafu | 3.5 sq km | 519 inhab. | 2016 |
Fakaofo | 4$ sq km | 484 inhab. | 2016 |
Population
Demographic statistics
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
Females | 49.6 | % | 2016 |
Males | 50.4 | % | 2016 |
Religions
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
Protestant | 50.4 | % | 2016 |
Catholic | 38.7 | % | 2016 |
Languages
DESCRIPTION |
---|
English |
Tokelauan |
Economy
Economy - General data
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
Agricultural prod. index (2004-06=100) | 115.25 | index | 2016 |
Agricultural prod. index (2014-16=100) | 105.8 | index | 2019 |
Agriculture
Land use
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
arable land | 60$ | % | 2018 |
other land | 40$ | % | 2018 |
Agriculture - products - Roots and tubers
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
roots and tubers, total | 0.186 | 1000 t | 2019 |
Agriculture - products - Coconut palm
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
coconuts | 4.707 | 1000 t | 2019 |
Agriculture - products - Fruits
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
fruits, total | 0.076 | 1000 t | 2019 |
Agriculture - products - Tropical fruits
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
bananas | 0.016 | 1000 t | 2019 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Coconut palm
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
coconuts | 0.593 | 1000 ha | 2019 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Tropical fruits
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
bananas | 0.005 | 1000 ha | 2019 |
Forests-Livestock-Fishing
Livestock - Pigs
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
pigs | 1$ | 1000 heads | 2019 |
Livestock - Poultry
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
birds | 5$ | 1000 heads | 2019 |
Livestock - Livestock products
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
eggs | 0.009 | 1000 t | 2019 |
meat | 0.024 | 1000 t | 2019 |
Fishing
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
marine fishes | 86$ | t | 2019 |
total catch | 86$ | t | 2019 |
Industry
Industry - Food and beverages
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
coconut oil | 0.031 | 1000 t | 2018 |
vegetable oils | 0.031 | 1000 t | 2018 |
Communications
Communication - Media and telecommunication
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
Internet users | 14.959 | per 1000 pop. | 2003 |
Telephone lines | 263.158 | per 1000 pop. | 2010 |
Social and welfare
Social statistics - Education
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
Expected years of schooling | 12.3 | years | 2003 |
Gross enrolment ratio, primary - Female | 134.426 | index | 2019 |
Social statistics - Students and Teachers by level
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
Students, primary level | 167 | units | 2019 |
Students, secondary level | 186 | units | 2019 |
Other social indicators
DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
---|---|---|---|
PM2.5 emissions | 6.849 | µg/m³ | 2019 |
Protected areas | 0.15 | % | 2012 |