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Tonga: key facts and figures
Tonga has 104,200 people, 2 official languages, the Tongan Paʻanga and 13 public holidays a year. It ranks 185th of 191 countries for total economy.
104,200people
TOPcurrency
Tonganofficial language
+676calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Tonga differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
104,200Population
- Annual change-0.4%
- Fertility rate3.1 per woman#55
- Aged 65 and over6.72%#103
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$5,652Output per person
- Total economy$679 million#185
- Real growth+2.8%#110
- Inflation3.2%#91
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.769Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.682#63
- Life expectancy72.9 years#102
- Mean schooling10.9 years#70
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Tongan PaʻangaCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeTOP
- SymbolTOP
- CapitalNukuʻalofa
Languages
which languages hold official status
Tongan, EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type IPlug types
- Mains voltage240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+676
- Time zonePacific/Tongatapu
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
13Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Mar 12Queen Salote College Centenary Public Holiday Government
- Apr 3Good Friday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
67%Internet use
- E-government index0.516#134
- Global rank#134
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointVolcanic and limestone island chain
- ClimateTonga has a tropical maritime climate with warm conditions year-round and seasonal rainfall influenced by trade winds and tropical systems.
Education
how the school system is structured
15,643Primary students
- Secondary students11,241
- TVET students1,085
- Primary schools129
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